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Arraiolos Hand-Embroidered Wool Carpets

November 19, 2009 By Helen Page 15 Comments

Tapetes de Arraiolos

Arraiolos is noted for its wool carpets which have been woven here since the 13th century. Arraiolos carpets (tapetes arraiolos) have decorated palaces and manor houses in Portugal for centuries.

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Shopping in Oporto – Travel Shopping

October 21, 2009 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Oporto is a good place for Traditional Handicraft: Most visitors to Oporto do not come with the intention of shopping for big ticket items, although if you are dying to buy international designer wares, these are available in some of the larger shopping centres. Like many other Portuguese cities, Oporto is a good place to […]

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Lello Bookshop – Porto Shopping

October 21, 2009 By Helen Page 3 Comments

Lello Bookshop Staircase - Porto

The Most Beautiful Bookshop in the World! You’ll hear many people describe the Lello Bookshop as the “most beautiful bookshop in the world” and when you step through its front door you’ll be bowled over by the stunning architecture and rich interior decoration. It’s no wonder that this bookshop has become such a popular sightseeing […]

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