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Hostels – a new trend

theperfecttourist — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 17:51:57 +0000

Hostels are appearing all around the world, a new way to travel, less expensive but in style. And Portugal is no exception. With lots of well located hostels, most of them in historic buildings, where you can find cheap and central lodgment.

Here you have an example, a Hostel recommended by The Perfect Tourist

The Royal Prince Hostel is in the heart of Lisbon.

For more information visit our website Portugal Travel Maps

2013 winner for Europe’s Leading City Break Destination as Lisbon, Portugal.

theperfecttourist — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 15:24:24 +0000

World Travel Awards – 2013 winner for Europe’s Leading City Break Destination as Lisbon, Portugal.

Traditional Coffee Houses

theperfecttourist — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:33:35 +0000

Traditional Coffee Houses

The establishments called Cafés first appeared in Lisboa after the earthquake of 1755 and they were essentially social interaction spaces. At the time was required to put on a sign above the door announcing the business, a Marquis of Pombal´s decision.
Therefore, both the product and the word café invaded Lisbon’s daily life.

In the early twentieth century café life is the society mirror. Cafés are places where people meet for critical debates and shape public opinion. Many of them have gained fame as host to artists and writers gatherings, political meetings as well as exhibition places to modernist and surrealist painters.

Throughout the history of mankind coffee consumption gained some enemies because of its exciting effects. However, all these arguments have been refuted and replaced by good reasons, such as aroma and flavor.
Coffee is deeply rooted in Portuguese culture.

Any times is good for a coffee, and it’s very common to arrange a meeting saying “Let’s get a cup of coffee”

Museu Calouste Gulbenkian

theperfecttourist — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:14:39 +0000

The Calouste Gulbenkian Collection comprises some 6000 pieces. The Museum houses on the permanent exhibition galleries 1000 of its most representative works. A short selection choice of the most outstanding pieces in the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum belonging to different sections.

Mesopotamian Art
Eastern Art
Armeniam Art
Far Eastern Art
Sculpture
Art of The Book
Painting
Decorative Arts
René Lalique

Visitor information:

Address:
Av. de Berna 45A
1067-001 Lisboa Codex
Tel: 21 7823000
Fax: 21 7823032

Transport:
Metro: S. Sebastião or Praça de Espanha stations
Buses: 16, 726, 56, 718, 742

Car Parks (pay):
Avenida de Berna and Avenida Visconde de Valbom

Opening Times:
Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5.45 p.m.
Closed on Mondays, and on the following holidays:
January 1, Easter Sunday, May 1,
and December 25

Access:
Lift, ramps and toilet facilities for visitors with with mobility impairments