The tower was built in the early 16th century and is a prominent example of the Portuguese Manueline style, but it also incorporates hints of other architectural styles. The structure was built from lioz limestone and is composed of a bastion and the 30 m (100 foot), four storey tower. It has incorrectly been stated […]
Originally, the home for the Hieronymite religious order, was built by the Infante Henry the Navigator around 1459. The chapel that existed there, to the invocation of Santa Maria de Belém, was serviced by monks of the military-religious Order of Christ who provided assistance to pilgrims who transited the area. The small beach of Praia […]
Although the first fortification on this hilltop date to the 2nd century BCE, archaeological excavations have identified a human presence in the Tagus valley as far back as the 6th century BC. The first fortification was, presumably, erected in 48 BCE, when Lisbon was classified as a Roman municipality.[1] The hill was used by indigenous […]
The archive is one of the oldest institutions in Portugal, since its installation in one of the towers of the castle in Lisbon, occurring during the reign of Ferdinand I, and likely in 1378 (the date where the first testimonal originated). The archive served as the King’s and nobilities’ reference, with documents supporting the administration […]
Saint George or S. Jorge savior of the city If you go back to the Siege of Lisbon, by the troops of King Afonso Henriques, it is known that some Templars were involved in making the precious help of the city. These knights were mostly coming from England. On the battlefield, these English knights, shouting […]
The Fado Museum was inaugurated on September 25, 1998 and is a museum dedicated to the world of fado and guitar. The museum is located in Lisbon, at the Alfama district. The museum building was originally a water pumping station, the pumping station to Arena Beach. This cultural space is now a reference among cultural […]
There are four major areas you must consider when going out at night: 1 – Av. 24 de Julho in Alcântara, mainly bars and discos. 2 – Bairro Alto plenty of restaurants, bars and discos. 3 – Docas Doca de Alcântara, plenty of restaurants, bars and discos. 4 – Parque das Nações, restaurants and bars. […]
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