Archive for the 'antiques' Category

Lisbon shopping: Rua dom Pedro V, a fancy new art gallery & jacarandas

Walking around in Lisbon is even better after spring has sprung. The streets, squares, parks and avenues are even more beautiful now that the jacarandas are beginning to blossom. Originally from South America, these trees of the Bignoniaceae family arrived in Lisbon in the mid-17th century and ever since, between May and June when they’re […]

Cheap restaurants: ‘O Panteao’ near Lisbons’ flea market

After browsing Lisbon’s famous flea market Feira da Ladra, (early in the morning you can find the best bargains), it’s a good idea to have lunch in Restaurant ‘O Panteao de Santa Clara’ (from the terrace you can see the Pantheon) just above the market, serving real Portugese food for a good price. If you […]

Feira da Ladra: Lisbons’ famous flea market on Campo de Santa Clara

Feira da Ladra in Alfama on Campo de Santa Clara , is Lisbons famous flea market. Feira da Ladra means  more or less ‘market of thieves’. You should take this quite literally and keep an eye on your belongings.

If you are looking for buying ‘opportunities’, or things that fell of a lorry, make sure you […]