Archive for the 'Baixa Chiado' Category
Wonderful Largo do Carmo, located close to the heart of the legendary Bairro Alto district, in Chiado, is one of my favorite squares in Lisbon: the beautiful trees, the historical buildings, the atmosphere, the fascinating church ruins, the extraordinary Santa Justa elevator and the amazing city views! Largo do Carmo, March 2010 This picturesque square is a very popular tourist [...]
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June 21st, 2010 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Baixa Chiado, favorite places, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Monument, Moorish kiosks Lisbon, Museum, Places to go, Remarkable, Sightseeing, Tourist information, Video, Walking around | 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 | 4 Comments
In December, thousands of colorful lights decorate Lisbon. Portuguese people love ‘the most wonderful time of the year’, celebrating Christmas with a lot of X-mas kitsch. Everywhere you look you see blinking neon lights, Christmas markets and decorated shops. If you are a Christmas hater, maybe it’s a better idea to visit this fascinating city [...]
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December 25th, 2009 | Posted in Baixa, Baixa Chiado, Christmas & New Year, Christmas shopping, Eco-shopping Lisbon, Lisbon city center, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Mouraria, Remarkable, Restaurants (cheap) | 2 Comments
There are lots of dogs in Lisbon, and a lot of them are quite happy…except the abandoned ones… they deserve a better life! You can help…read more about ‘BIANCA’ , Association for the protection of homeless Portuguese cats and dogs. “” Passeio o seu cão de saquinho na mão!” ‘Take your dog for a walk with a [...]
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December 1st, 2009 | Posted in Alfama, Baixa Chiado, favorite places, Graça, Lisbon & dogs, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Tourist information, Viewpoints Miradouros, Walking around | 3 Comments
The unmistakable smell of roasted chestnuts (castanhas assadas) is announcing autumn’ s arrival in Portugal. ‘Quentes e boas’! ‘(Get’ em hot!). This cry goes out on the Lisbon streets. ‘Hot and good, a dozen for € 2“. Much to the chagrin of many, the traditional paper cone made out of the Yellow Papers has been replaced by [...]
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December 26th, 2008 | Posted in Baixa, Baixa Chiado, Christmas & New Year, Eating & drinking, Lisbon city center, Rossio, Tourist information, Traditions, Walking around | 1 Comment
Already in October Lisbon is busy decorating the streets and the trees. Thousands of lovely colourful Christmas lights decorate the city, from Rossio and the Baixa/Chiado downton area to the Avenida Novas and beyond to Belém. It is said that, due to the financial crisis, the banks stopped sponsoring the Christmas decorations. Mouraria, in December, church [...]
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December 25th, 2008 | Posted in Activities, Baixa, Baixa Chiado, Christmas & New Year, Lisbon city center, Lisbon people, Mouraria, Praça do Comércio, Tourist information, Traditions | 2 Comments
Already in October Lisbon is busy decorating the streets and the trees with lots of Christmas lights. Walking along the Baixa and Chiado, visitors have plenty of opportunity to find the perfect gift, to suit everyone’s wallet. The windows of the shops are dressed up with Christmas decorations, and some are quite remarkable! Herewith some examples [...]
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December 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Baixa, Baixa Chiado, Christmas & New Year, Christmas shopping, Lisbon city center, luxury shops, Remarkable, Shopping, Walking around | 2 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
Nowadays lots of tourists walk around in Lisbon’s Chiado area and the elegant shopping area Rua Garrett. The bronze sculpture of Portugal’s famous writer and poet Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935), is very popular. Lisbon 2011: Fernando Pessoa, kissed by a young girl 75 years after his death , Cafe ‘A Brasileira’ Famous cafe ‘A Brasileira’ ’s terrace in Lisbon (Rua Garrett [...]
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October 9th, 2008 | Posted in Baixa Chiado, cafe, Chiado, History, Lisbon city center, Lisbon people, Maps, Monument, Pessoa, Remarkable, Sightseeing, Tourist information, Walking around | 10 Comments
The Baixa Pombalina is an elegant district, with beautiful buildings. The area is primarily constructed after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. It takes its name from Marquis of Pombal, the Prime Minister to Joseph I of Portugal from 1750 to 1777. Pombal, who kept calm during and after the big earthquake in 1755, renovated the city. He had [...]
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July 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Baixa Chiado, History, Lisbon city center, Maps, Places to go, Praça do Comércio, Shopping, Tourist information, Walking around | 2 Comments
