Archive for the 'Architecture' Category
In this wonderful former Palace in Lisbon (Museu-Escola de Artes Decorativas), Museum and school, it’s forbidden to make pictures. After taking a few ones a guard warned me. Suddenly, walking from room to room, 4 guards kept an eye on me. Portugal’s most important furniture collection can be viewed here: valuable wooden Portuguese, French and English furniture dating from the 15th to [...]
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February 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Alfama, Architecture, Azulejos, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Museum, Tourist information | 2 Comments
In the 19th century, Baixa was Lisbon’s commercial heart, with streets named according to their trades. Rua dos Sapateiros means ‘the shoemakers’ street. The entrance to the Rua dos Sapateiros is spanned by the decorative arch Arco do Bandeiro. This bears the name of the wealthy sponsor Pires Bandeiro who commissioned it at the end [...]
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February 15th, 2009 | Posted in Architecture, Azulejos, Baixa, cafe, History, Lisbon city center, Restaurants (cheap), Rossio, Tourist information, Walking around | 2 Comments
If you like visit one museum during your stay in Lisbon make it the Gulbenkian. It’s the collection of the Armenian oil billionaire who made Lisbon his home. It covers everything from Egyptian to 20th Century art. Tea and lunchroom Versailles After visiting the Gulbekian Museum, a must-do is to go to the nearby and wonderful old [...]
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January 25th, 2009 | Posted in Architecture, cafe, Drinks, Eating & drinking, Gulbenkian Museum, History, Lisbon city center, Museum, Places to go, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, Tourist information, Walking around | 2 Comments
Rossio train- and metro station (Estação do Rossio) is incredibly unique, located between Rossio and Restauradores in Lisbon. Formerly known as Central Station (Estação Central), and that designation still appears in its façade. The beautiful neo-manueline architecture was designed by architect José Luís Monteiro, completed in 1887. Rossio train- and metro station Lisbon The Neo-Manueline [...]
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January 13th, 2009 | Posted in Architecture, History, Lisbon city center, metro & train, Places to go, Public transport, Rossio, Rossio Station, Sightseeing, Sintra, Tourist information, Walking around | 6 Comments
Metro Station Baixa-Chiado is a unique and impressive subway, opened in 1998, created by architect Álvaro Siza Vieira. Metro entrance Baixo-Chiado, Rua do Crucifixo. This station is one of the most important transfer stations, and one of the most crowded of Lisbon. New is the extension towards the Santa Apolónia train station, opening on 19 [...]
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October 19th, 2008 | Posted in Architecture, Baixa, Baixa Chiado, Lisbon city center, metro & train, Public transport, Tourist information, Walking around | No Comments
Elegant shopping street Rua Garrett, lIsbon, that leads from the Baixa to Chiado, is named after the author and poet Joao Almeida Garrett (1799-1854). The area is also an important cultural area, with several museums and theatres. Rua Garett, June 2008. On the background cafe ‘A Brasileira’ s terrace. You will see young locals here just socialising or [...]
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July 18th, 2008 | Posted in Architecture, Baixa Chiado, cafe, Coffee culture/tea, Drinks, History, Lisbon city center, Maps, Places to go, Restaurants, Rua Garrett, Shopping, Terrace, Walking around | No Comments
We had heard great things about ‘A Travessa’, a trendy restaurant located in a former convent in Bairro da Madragoa, and one of Lisbon’s best: from food, service to location. The building used to be a 17th century convent. Set in the very peaceful quarter in Santo (Lapa) this is one of the most atmospheric restaurants in [...]
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July 15th, 2008 | Posted in Architecture, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, Romantic | No Comments
Parque Príncipe (Prince) Real, near Bairro Alto (at daytime), is a wonderful park. This century-old cedar ‘umbrella’ tree is really amazing! Laid out in 1860 with lots of exotic plants, the garden hosts a handicraft- and ecological products bazaar on specific days of the week. After shopping people like to take a break here. Rua dom Pedro [...]
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July 13th, 2008 | Posted in Architecture, Bairro Alto, Drinks, Gay, Lisbon by night, Lisbon city center, Maps, Moorish kiosks Lisbon, Places to go, Principe Real, Romantic, Shopping, Terrace, Walking around | 2 Comments
Viviane Durieu is creator of ‘A Travessa’, one of Lisbons best restaurants, set in a 17th-century convent, with a picturesque courty yard. “When I arrived in Lisbon in December 1969, two days before Christmas, I thought the climate and the light were fantastic. Especially because I had arrived from Belgium where it’s cloudy for nine [...]
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July 12th, 2008 | Posted in Architecture, Belém, favorite places, History, Lisbon people, Lisbon's lovely light, Maps, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants | No Comments
Beautiful Avenida da Liberdade (Liberty Avenue) is located between Restauradores Square and Marquis of Pombal Square. The Avenue was built between 1879 and 1882. This broad boulevard, with a pedestrianised centre in the middle, is the Portuguese equivalent of the Champs Elysees. It’s a lovely avenue to wander down, with cafes where you can take a break. [...]
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July 5th, 2008 | Posted in Activities, Architecture, Christmas shopping, Lisbon city center, luxury shops, Places to go, Shopping, Walking around | 2 Comments
