Livraria Lello, Oporto, Portugal
Founded in 1881, it’s one of the oldest bookstores in the world and is known for its stunning Neo-Gothic interior, featuring a grand staircase, stained glass windows, and ornate ceilings. The bookstore was voted “the Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World” by the 1000 Libraries Community in 2023.
Founded in 1881, it’s one of the oldest bookstores in the world and is known for its stunning Neo-Gothic interior, featuring a grand staircase, stained glass windows, and ornate ceilings. The bookstore was voted “the Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World” by the 1000 Libraries Community in 2023.
Mosaic at Ancient Thurii/ Sybaris, possibly the death place of Herodotus.
The ancient city of Sybaris (720BC-445BC) flourished as a port city before its destruction and abandonment for 58 years. Once Athenian citizens re-settled it, including Herodotus, "father of history", it rose once again. Later, it fell under Roman Influence and would be occupied by both Hannibal and Spartacus in their campaigns against Rome. The city was lost until the 1960s, buried under 4 meters of sediment by .
The ancient city of Sybaris (720BC-445BC) flourished as a port city before its destruction and abandonment for 58 years. Once Athenian citizens re-settled it, including Herodotus, "father of history", it rose once again. Later, it fell under Roman Influence and would be occupied by both Hannibal and Spartacus in their campaigns against Rome. The city was lost until the 1960s, buried under 4 meters of sediment by .