By tourist on December 13, 2013
chiado, lisbon, shopping
Lisbon Hotspots, Shopping

The Chiado is one of the most iconic and traditional city of Lisbon. Located between Bairro Alto and Baixa. In 1856, with the creation of the literary guild, a club of intellectuals of the time, Chiado became the center of Portuguese Romanticism, obligatory passage point for anyone who wanted to be known in the city. […]
By tourist on December 12, 2013
arco rua augusta miradouro, viewpoint
Lisbon Hotspots

The Arch Of Rua Augusta Lisbon has a new cultural and tourist attraction, the Rua Augusta´s Arch is openned to the public. Was rehabilitated and gives access to a fabulous viewpoint with a unique panoramic city. Accessible by an elevator the entrance is located on Rua Augusta, the gazebo at the top of this monument […]
By tourist on September 20, 2013
Lisbon´s Cathedral, Sé de Lisboa
Heritage, History, Lisbon Hotspots

It is the most important religious building in the city of Lisbon. Its silhouette stands out in the urban landscape to the beholder Lisbon from the various sights or for those arriving by boat. At its border you can find other churches of related with the medieval port: Sto. Antonio Magdalena, Conceição Velha. Lies near […]
By tourist on September 10, 2013
Ajuda botanical garden, jardim da ajuda
History, Lisbon Hotspots, Romance

The first botanical garden in Lisbon was built under the direction of Italian Domingos Vandelli, the fruit of the Enlightenment spirit of the Marquis of Pombal (1768), under the influence of the palatial Marquis of Angeja. Installed in the grounds of the Palace of Ajuda, the garden was part of a set complemented by a […]
By tourist on September 10, 2013
belém pastries, pasteis de belém
Food & Drink, Lisbon Hotspots

In Belém an obligatory Lisbon tourist spot , there are some special pastries , whose fame runs the world : ” the only true factory of Pastel de Belém ” . Throughout the day , every day of the year , about ten thousand tarts, totally handmade , are baked and ready to eat . […]
By tourist on September 9, 2013
lisbon legend
Myths and legends

Legend has it that the coast where Lisbon is had a strange name: Ofiusa – which means “Land of Serpents.” The snakes had a very strange queen, half woman, half snake … a sorcerer with a very sweet voice. Sometimes this queer queen climbed to the top of a hill and screamed, just so she […]
By tourist on August 31, 2013
lisboa, lisbon, video
Lisbon
By tourist on July 18, 2013
mouraria light walk
Lisbon

NOOR – Mouraria Light Walk is an event of art and light that runs on the night of 18 to 20 July 2013 as the Moorish quarter, in Lisbon. The Moorish quarter was one of the first Muslim ghettos of European history. Constructed of backs to the river and therefore no sun most of the […]
By tourist on July 3, 2013
Chiado Museum, free concerts, lisbon
Lisbon

Every Friday in July and August, at 07.30pm the Chiado Museum will offer free concerts, at the sculpture garden. Don´t miss.. For more information please follow this link http://museuartecontemporanea.pt/pt/node/1521
By tourist on April 27, 2013
Food & Drink, Nightlife

LuxFrágil, is a Bar, Night Club and Concert Venue. Owner is John Malkovic. Lux in the morning Address: Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Lisbon Downtown, near the Tagus River in front of St. Apolonia Station. Phone: +351 218 820 890