"Sure, Caza das Vellas Loreto sells candles, but the shop—one of the oldest in the city—also represents a vibrant part of Portuguese history. It opened in 1789, on the day of the French Revolution, with one mission: to illuminate the dark streets of Lisbon. In today's fully electrified world, the store is as beautiful as ever, thanks to a library-like atmosphere with wood paneling, arched display cases, and a gilded clock." - Alia Akkam
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Nov 16, 2018