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Lisbon eco-shopping: ‘Pelcor’ cork shop Baixa: from handbags, hats, sophisticated accessories to stamps & welcome to the beautiful world of cork

New in Lisbon’s Baixa district: Pelcor (‘skin’ & ’cork’), located Rua da Pedras Negras no. 30. From beautiful handbags, hats, sophisticated accessories to stamps (!), all products in this shop are made from cork oak skin. This 100 % Portuguese outfit has won various eco-design awards and distinctions for innovation, potential and creativity. Products in cork [...]

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January 4th, 2009 | Posted in Baixa, Cork, Eco-shopping Lisbon, Lisbon city center, Lisbon people, luxury shops, Shopping, Tourist information | 2 Comments

Lovely historical place, relaxed atmosphere: Lisbons’ Restaurant ‘Merca Tudo’ & the story of Fidel Castro

A little bit hidden in a typical narrow Portuguese street you will find restaurant/bar ‘Merca Tudo’, located Rua do Merca-Tudo 4, near Largo Conde-Barão, in an historical building decorated with original azulejos (Portuguese tiles). A popular place by actors and artists. Soft background music like French chansons or jazz, create an atmosphere like being in a French bistro in [...]

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January 3rd, 2009 | Posted in Bars, Ginja, History, Lisbon people, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, Romantic, Tourist information | No Comments

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