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Restaurant Pharmacia in Lisbon is integrated into the Pharmacy Museum just near Tagus river viewpoint (miradouro) Santa Catarina or Adamastor. The remarkable décor is inspired by pharmacies of the past, the menu is a surprise and the service is warm! Restaurant Pharmacia Lisbon – the garden in summertime on a Sunday afternoon Restaurant Pharmacia is integrated into the Museum of [...]
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March 22nd, 2012 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Architecture, Breathtaking views, Culture, favorite places, History, Maps, Quality Restaurant, Remarkable, Santa Catarina, Tejo river, Tourist information, Viewpoints Miradouros, vintage | 1 Comment
Right next to one of the most popular viewpoints (miradouros) on the river Tagus (Tejo) in Lisbon Adamastor, you’ll find Palácio Verride, a former 18th- century Palace, better known as Palácio de Santa Catarina. ‘Pop Up’ 2010 Art Gallery Santa Catarina Palace: Artwork Tiago Chagas Nowadays the municipality of Lisbon is the owner of the former Palace, and excellent art [...]
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January 5th, 2011 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Architecture, Culture, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Museum, Santa Catarina, Tejo river, Tourist information, Video, Viewpoints Miradouros | 1 Comment
Planning a short trip to Lisbon? Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Cacilhas, (Almada, part of Lisbon area), the south bank of the river Tagus (Tejo). Very easy to reach by ferry. The views on downtown Lisbon and the 25 April Bridge are amazing! Take the ferry from Lisbons’ Cais do Sodré (every 10 minutes) to Cacilhas at the other [...]
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August 23rd, 2010 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Activities, Cristo Rei statue, favorite places, Ferry river Tejo, Lisbon's lovely light, Maps, Restaurants, Restaurants (cheap), Romantic, Sightseeing, Tejo river, Tourist information, Video, Walking around | 2 Comments
Planning a short trip to Lisbon? My inside (cheap) tips and trip ideas! ‘Hop on and hop off’ open-topped double decker bus tours are a popular way for tourists to view Lisbon city. The “River Tagus tour” offer you the the opportunity to view the areas in which most of its monuments may be found, such [...]
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August 12th, 2010 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Activities, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Bars, Belém, Boat trips, Breathtaking views, Cais do Sodré, Castelo Sao Jorge, Children, Cristo Rei statue, GoCar, History, Lisboa Card, Lisbon city center, Maps, Moorish kiosks Lisbon, Parque das Nações, Sightseeing, Tejo river, Tourist information, Tram 28, Vasco da Gama bridge, Viewpoints Miradouros, Walking around | 2 Comments
This remarkable cemetery is really an interesting place to visit. Famous Portuguese personalities are buried here, mainly actors, singers, writers, painters and television presenters. The mortal remains of Amália Rodrigues, the famous fado artist, were transferred to the National Pantheon in Lisbon (under enormous pressure from her admirers and a change in the law requiring a [...]
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May 13th, 2010 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Amália Rodrigues, Architecture, Breathtaking views, cemeteries, Culture, History, Maps, Monument, Pessoa, Remarkable, Tejo river, Tombs, Tourist information | 2 Comments
On August 6, 711 Lisbon was taken by the Moors, 400 years later the city returned to Christian rule. Nowadays the Moorish influence is still present, like the lovely designed old kiosks (quiosque), serving old-fashioned Portuguese refreshments and snacks. A few examples near beautiful viewpoints, favorite tourist attractions, some recommended restaurants and how to get there. Kiosk Camões [...]
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February 1st, 2010 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Activities, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Baixa Chiado, Bars, Breathtaking views, Cais do Sodré, Cristo Rei statue, Ferry river Tejo, flea market, Gay, History, Maps, Moorish kiosks Lisbon, Principe Real, Terrace, Tourist information, Viewpoints Miradouros | 5 Comments
Trip to Lisbon for only a few days? Take a boat trip on the Tagus River to discover the contours of the old and the modern part of the Portuguese capital. This short cruise (from April 1st - October 31) departs every day at 15:00 from Terreiro do Paço, just near Praça do Comércio (‘Commerce Square), and lasts ca. [...]
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August 17th, 2009 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Activities, Boat trips, Breathtaking views, Children, Cruise trips Tagus River, History, Maps, Praça do Comércio, Sightseeing, Tejo river, Tourist information | 2 Comments
Restaurant Marisqueira ‘Guarda Rio’, (Antigo Pavilhão da Guarda Fiscal, a former observation point overlooking the river Tagus) is located just near Cais do Sodré, Lisbon’s major bus, metro, train station and ferry terminal. The marisqueira (seafood in Portuguese) is unfailingly fresh, the waiters are very friendly. The location, right next to the river Tagus, is [...]
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June 16th, 2009 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Breathtaking views, cafe, Cais do Sodré, History, Lisbon city center, Lisbon people, Maps, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, Seafood, Tejo river, Terrace | 3 Comments
Behind one of the most famous museums in Lisbon, the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, is a wonderful, a bit hidden garden overlooking the Tagus River; there’s also a small self service restaurant. From this beautiful garden a marvelous view across the Alcântara harbor area to the Tagus can be enjoyed. Open from Wednesday – Sunday 10:00 – 18:00. It’s really worth [...]
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April 12th, 2009 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Breathtaking views, Culture, History, Lisbon's lovely light, Maps, Museum, Places to go, Restaurants (cheap), Tejo river | No Comments
‘O Terraço’ is overlooking the river Tagus , 25 April bridge and the city. It’s a great place to sit and relax with sofas and armchairs, wonderful lounge-music, close to The Castle of St. Jorge. The most amazing view over Lisbon can be enjoyed from here! This cafe/bar is located on the terrace of the old Chão [...]
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April 7th, 2009 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Bars, Breathtaking views, cafe, Castelo Sao Jorge, favorite places, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Tejo river, Terrace | 2 Comments
