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		<title>Lisbon in June: street parties historical areas &amp; June 12, Lisbon’s craziest night, Eve of Saint Anthony 2011 (Santo António), a mix of religion &amp; sex</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lisbon in June: wine, sangria, beer, the smell of grilled sardines, mojitos, caipirinhas, fado, pimba music and lots of people eating, drinking and dancing in the streets of the historical areas. On the eve of Saint Anthony day (June 13), Lisbon turns into a huge open air party! June 12, historic area Mouraria Rua da Guia Lisbon: Eve [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lisbon in June: wine, sangria, beer, the smell of grilled sardines, <em>mojitos</em>, <em>caipirinhas</em>, <em>fado,</em> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pimba" target="_blank"><em>pimba</em> </a>music and lots of people eating, drinking and dancing in the streets of the historical areas. On the eve of Saint Anthony day (June 13), Lisbon turns into a huge open air party!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbons-craziest-night-2011-Saint-Anthony-party-Mouraria1.jpg" rel="lightbox[6510]"><img title="Lisbons craziest night 2011 Saint Anthony party Mouraria1" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbons-craziest-night-2011-Saint-Anthony-party-Mouraria1.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>June 12, historic area<em> Mouraria <a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?q=R.+da+Guia,+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;hl=nl&amp;ll=38.715736,-9.13363&amp;spn=0.007651,0.012982&amp;sll=38.715669,-9.134188&amp;sspn=0.007233,0.012982&amp;z=16" target="_blank">Rua da Guia</a></em><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?q=R.+da+Guia,+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;hl=nl&amp;ll=38.715736,-9.13363&amp;spn=0.007651,0.012982&amp;sll=38.715669,-9.134188&amp;sspn=0.007233,0.012982&amp;z=16" target="_blank"> </a>Lisbon: Eve of <em>Santo António (Saint Anthony)</em></p>
<p>In June, the month of the <em>Festas dos Santos Populares</em> (<a href="http://www.festasdelisboa.com/?t=events&amp;date=2011-06-14&amp;lang=2" target="_blank">Feast Days of the Popular Saints</a>), the Lisbon nights are filled with lively festivities that take over the city’s historical center. In the ancient <em>Alfama, </em><em>Mouraria</em>, <em>Graça</em> and <em>Bairro Alto</em> neighbourhoods it all takes place. Of course, you are welcome to join the festivities!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbons-craziest-night-2011-Saint-Anthony-girls-Mouraria.jpg" rel="lightbox[6510]"><img title="Lisbons craziest night 2011 Saint Anthony girls Mouraria" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbons-craziest-night-2011-Saint-Anthony-girls-Mouraria.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p><em>June 2011: Mouraria Lisbon</em>, <em>Santo António, <a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?q=Rua+Jo%C3%A3o+do+Outeiro+lisbon&amp;hl=nl&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=38.715954,-9.134617&amp;spn=0.007651,0.012982&amp;z=16" target="_blank">Rua João do Outeiro</a>. </em></p>
<p><strong><em>Santo António</em> (Saint Anthony), Lisbon&#8217;s most popular saint</strong></p>
<p><em>Santo António</em> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_of_Padua" target="_blank">(Saint Anthony of <em>Padua</em>), </a>was a Portuguese catholic priest. Many miracles have been attributed to him and he is considered a protector of the souls of purgatory, guardian of good marriages, defender of animals, healer, and advocate of lost objects. Saint Anthony was born in <em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santo_Ant%C3%B3nio_Church" target="_blank">Alfama</a> (1195) </em>near <em>Mouraria</em>, the oldest areas of Lisbon.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Restaurant-Zé-da-Mouraria-Lisbon-street1.jpg"><img title="Restaurant Zé da Mouraria Lisbon old Mourish neighborhood June Santo Antonio" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Restaurant-Zé-da-Mouraria-Lisbon-street1.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>Restaurant ‘<em>Zé da Mouraria </em>in June<em>, <a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?q=Rua+Jo%C3%A3o+do+Outeiro+34+Lisbon&amp;hl=nl&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;gl=nl&amp;t=h&amp;z=16&amp;vpsrc=0" target="_blank">Rua João do Outeiro 34</a>, </em>Lisbon</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/restaurant-ze-da-mouraria-lisbon-delicious-typical-portuguese-food-old-moorisch-neighborhood-fado-history/" target="_blank">Restaurant ‘</a><em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/restaurant-ze-da-mouraria-lisbon-delicious-typical-portuguese-food-old-moorisch-neighborhood-fado-history/" target="_blank">Zé da Mouraria&#8217; </a>: </em>delicious typical Portuguese food and a popular tourist attraction in a former Moorish quarter of Lisbon, <em>Mouraria. </em>In the month of June, all the streets in the historical center are decorated with garlands and lights. <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/3-bedroom-apartment-in-mouraria-100-m2-historic-lisbon-patio-internet/" target="_blank"><em>My 3-bedroom apartment with patio is for rent in this area</em> </a>(short term rentals)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbons-craziest-night-2011-Saint-Anthony-Adamastor-Santa-Catarina-Tagus-River.jpg" rel="lightbox[6510]"><img title="Lisbons craziest night 2011 Saint Anthony Adamastor Santa Catarina Tagus River" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbons-craziest-night-2011-Saint-Anthony-Adamastor-Santa-Catarina-Tagus-River.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>June 12 in Lisbon: <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/beautiful-view-over-the-city-adamastor-miradouro-de-santa-catarina/" target="_blank"><em>Adamastor</em>, <em>Santa Catarina </em></a> near the Tagus River, a popular viewpoint &amp; gathering place.</p>
<p>In the ancient neighbourhoods it all takes place, but this party is also held in other parts of Lisbon, like <em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/beautiful-view-over-the-city-adamastor-miradouro-de-santa-catarina/" target="_blank">Adamastor</a></em>, a popular Tagus viewpoint, with the most breathtaking views on the Tagus river, the 25th of April Bridge and the<em> Cristo Rei </em>monument, overlooking the city of Lisbon.</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbon-Saint-Anthony-Santo-Antonio-festivities-2011.jpg" rel="lightbox[6510]"><img title="Lisbon Saint Anthony Santo Antonio festivities 2011" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbon-Saint-Anthony-Santo-Antonio-festivities-2011.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>Lisbon, June 12, <a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?q=Bairro+Alto+Lisbon&amp;hl=nl&amp;ll=38.716657,-9.146461&amp;spn=0.030605,0.051928&amp;t=h&amp;z=14&amp;vpsrc=0&amp;iwloc=A" target="_blank"><em>Bairro Alto</em> area</a></p>
<p>The entire month of June in Lisbon is devoted to the Saints festivities, but June 12 is a very special day. While walking around you see people eating and drinking in the streets. The crowds can be immense, there&#8217;s music everywhere and everyone around you is in a very good mood, a wonderful feeling! &#8216;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbons-craziest-night-2011-Bica-funicular-near-Bairro-Alto-popular-tourist-attraction.jpg" rel="lightbox[6510]"><img title="Lisbons craziest night 2011 Bica funicular near Bairro Alto popular tourist attraction" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbons-craziest-night-2011-Bica-funicular-near-Bairro-Alto-popular-tourist-attraction.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="533" /></a></p>
<p>June 12, 2011. Famous <a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?q=Rua+da+Bica+Duarte+da+Belo%2BLisbon&amp;hl=nl&amp;ll=38.710295,-9.146032&amp;spn=0.007652,0.012982&amp;t=h&amp;z=16&amp;vpsrc=0" target="_blank"><em>Bica</em> funicular Lisbon</a>, a popular tourist attraction</p>
<p>Partying in the small streets around the <em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7e2KKutrh4" target="_blank">famous Bica funicular</a>, </em>highly valued by tourists.</p>
<p>A cool and very popular lounge bar in this street is <em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/bicaense-lounge-bar-a-great-spot-for-dancing-near-bairro-alto-champaign/" target="_blank">Bicaense,</a></em> near the bars of the bohemian district of <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/bairro-alto-capela-bar/" target="_blank"><em>Bairro Alto</em> </a>, possibly one of the best spots in Europe for a night out. Not only in June, but every night hundreds of people from all over the world are drinking <em>mojitos, caipirinhas</em> and beer out of plastic cups in the narrow streets.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbons-craziest-night-2011-near-Rossio-Square-Saint-Anthony-festivities-beggar.jpg" rel="lightbox[6510]"><img title="Lisbons craziest night 2011 near Rossio Square Saint Anthony festivities &amp; beggar" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbons-craziest-night-2011-near-Rossio-Square-Saint-Anthony-festivities-beggar.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p><em>Pastelaria</em> and restaurant <em>“D. João I”,</em> <em><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?q=Rua+D.+Duarte+1-B+Lisbon&amp;hl=nl&amp;ll=38.71572,-9.136527&amp;spn=0.007651,0.012982&amp;t=h&amp;z=16&amp;vpsrc=0&amp;iwloc=r1" target="_blank">Rua D. Duarte 1-B</a></em> , Lisbon</p>
<p>On June 12 the festivities in Lisbon already start around noon, and everywhere you hear music coming out of the cafes and restaurants. Even this beggar started dancing spontaneously &#8230;..people are dancing on <em>Pimba</em> music – a term used for a variety of popular Portuguese folk solo singers and bands whose songs are frequently driven by metaphors with sexual meanings.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbon-Saint-Anthony-festivities-Mouraria-2011.jpg" rel="lightbox[6510]"><img title="Lisbon Saint Anthony festivities Mouraria 2011" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbon-Saint-Anthony-festivities-Mouraria-2011.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>Historical area<em> Mouraria</em> in June: <em><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?q=Rua+da+Guia+lissabon&amp;hl=nl&amp;ll=38.715988,-9.13363&amp;spn=0.007651,0.012982&amp;gl=nl&amp;t=h&amp;z=16&amp;vpsrc=0p://" target="_blank">Rua da Guia</a>,</em> Lisbon</p>
<p>In the month of June all the narrow streets in Lisbon&#8217;s historical areas are packed with stalls selling sangria and beer. Everywhere there&#8217;s the sizzling aroma of grilled sardines &#8211; <a href="http://www.fisheaters.com/animals9.html" target="_blank"><em>the traditional food of the Saint Anthony celebrations are grilled sardines</em> </a>- but you can also go for barbecued chicken, <em>chouriços</em> (sausage) or pork.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbon-June-12-Mouraria-Music-and-dancing.jpg" rel="lightbox[6510]"><img title="Lisbon June 12 Mouraria Music and dancing" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbon-June-12-Mouraria-Music-and-dancing.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>June 12 Lisbon historical area : <em>Arraial da Mouraria</em>, dancing in the streets</p>
<p>There’s lots of dancing through the night. The best thing to do is just keep going and enjoy! Throughout old Lisbon there are <em>&#8216;arraiais</em>&#8216; (open air parties). The party goes on until dawn. <em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/santo-antonio-3-the-saint-of-true-love-romantic-poems-push-ups-sardines-dancing-in-mouraria/" target="_blank">More about Lisbon&#8217;s craziest night of the year in Mouraria</a></em></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Santo-Antonio-Mouraria-june-09-Largo1-manjerico-7.jpg" rel="lightbox[6510]"><img title="Santo Antonio Mouraria june Largo do Terreirinho 1 manjerico " src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Santo-Antonio-Mouraria-june-09-Largo1-manjerico-7.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="533" /></a></em></p>
<p><em>Mouraria </em>Saint Anthony Lisbon<em> - pots with manjerico (basil)</em></p>
<p>During this festival it is a tradition to offer a small pot of basil to loved ones, and in the narrow streets there are also stands where pots with <em>manjericos (</em>basil) are sold. Traditionally bought by boyfriends and given as a present to their girlfriends in Saint&#8217;s Anthony&#8217;s night.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbon-In-June-Religious-processions-Mouraria-2011.jpg" rel="lightbox[6510]"><img title="Lisbon In June Religious processions Mouraria 2011" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lisbon-In-June-Religious-processions-Mouraria-2011.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="533" /></a></p>
<p>Historical area <em>Mouraria</em> Lisbon in June: religious procession</p>
<p>At <em><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?q=avenida+da+liberdade+lissabon&amp;hl=nl&amp;t=h&amp;z=15&amp;vpsrc=0" target="_blank">Avenida da Liberdade</a></em>, from around 8h30pm, there will be the yearly parade, with people dressed up in beautiful costumes. There’s also the Saint Anthony’s brides. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sr6WmXe8B4" target="_blank">Youtube movie Saint Anthony festivities 2011</a></p>
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		<title>Kiosk cafe &#8216;Clara Clara&#8217; Lisbon, terrace near fleamarket Feira da Ladra, WiFi hotspot &amp; panoramic Tagus river views</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The &#8216;Clara Clara&#8217; Cafe in Alfama Lisbon is a kiosk in the garden-terrace of Boto Machado (or Santa Clara), overlooking the Tagus (Tejo) River and the National Pantheon (Church of Santa Engracia), in the heart of Lisbon&#8217;s legendary flea market, Feira da Ladra, litt. thieves market. &#8216;Clara Clara&#8217; kiosk cafe in the heart of fleamarket Feira da Ladra, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <em>&#8216;Clara Clara&#8217; </em>Cafe in <em>Alfama Lisbon</em> is a kiosk in the garden-terrace of <em>Boto Machado <a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?q=Campo+de+Santa+Clara,+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;hl=nl&amp;sll=38.728778,-9.142857&amp;sspn=0.061199,0.106258&amp;z=16" target="_blank">(or Santa Clara)</a></em>, overlooking the Tagus <em>(Tejo</em>) River and the National Pantheon (Church of <em>Santa Engracia</em>), in the heart of Lisbon&#8217;s legendary flea market, <em>Feira da Ladra, </em>litt. thieves market.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Lisbon-Cafe-kiosk-Clara-Clara-WiFi-fleamarket-Pantheon1.jpg" rel="lightbox[6341]"><img title="Lisbon Cafe kiosk Clara Clara WiFi fleamarket Pantheon1" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Lisbon-Cafe-kiosk-Clara-Clara-WiFi-fleamarket-Pantheon1.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="533" /></a></p>
<p><em>&#8216;Clara Clara&#8217; </em>kiosk cafe in the heart of fleamarket <em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/feira-de-ladra-lisbon-flea-market-on-campo-de-santa-clara/" target="_blank">Feira da Ladra, Lisbon</a></em></p>
<p>This wonderful small and quiet garden is a nice place to sit down and relax after browsing the legendary flea market <em>Feira da Ladra </em>(a must see when you visit Lisbon) or after visiting the <em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/alfama-the-pantheon-284-years-of-construction/" target="_blank">National Pantheon </a></em>(on the background), in which important Portuguese personalities are buried, like for example <em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am%C3%A1lia_Rodrigues" target="_blank">Amalia Rodrigues</a></em>, the famous fado singer.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Lisbon-Cafe-kiosk-Clara-Clara-WiFi-fleamarket-Pantheon-Tagus-river2.jpg" rel="lightbox[6341]"><img title="Lisbon Cafe kiosk Clara Clara WiFi fleamarket Pantheon Tagus river2" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Lisbon-Cafe-kiosk-Clara-Clara-WiFi-fleamarket-Pantheon-Tagus-river2.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p><em>Clara Clara </em>terrace &amp; view on the Tagus river, Lisbon</p>
<p>This garden was built in 1862. It provides a panoramic view of the <em>Tagus River</em>. <em>Clara Clara </em>Cafe presents complementary activities such as music or entertainment for kids &#8211; and also offers Wi-Fi. A little further down, there is a playground. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSCN9365.jpg" rel="lightbox[6341]"><img title="Kiosk cafe Clara Clara Lisbon children's playground near the river Tagus" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSCN9365.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>Playground and game tables for children &#8211; kiosk cafe <em>Clara Clara </em>Lisbon</p>
<p>As for the menu, the cafe offers coffee, (<em>bica</em>), tea <em>(chá)</em> and Portuguese wines such as <em>Vinho Verde </em>(green wine), beer (imperial) and lemonade, fresh fruit shakes or a sandwich.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Lisbon-Cafe-kiosk-Clara-Clara-WiFi-fleamarket-Pantheon-Tagus-river3.jpg" rel="lightbox[6341]"><img title="Lisbon Cafe kiosk Clara Clara WiFi fleamarket Pantheon Tagus river3" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Lisbon-Cafe-kiosk-Clara-Clara-WiFi-fleamarket-Pantheon-Tagus-river3.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p><em>Clara Clara </em>terrace in summertime</p>
<p>An inviting terrace in summertime: you can cool off under the trees of the garden. The kiosk cafe offers food and drinks &#8211; fresh seasonal products &#8211; with a careful selection of cheeses and wines, at tables under the trees in sumertime.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Lisbon-Cafe-kiosk-Clara-Clara-WiFi-fleamarket-Pantheon-Tagus-river4.jpg" rel="lightbox[6341]"><img title="Lisbon Cafe kiosk Clara Clara WiFi fleamarket Pantheon Tagus river4" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Lisbon-Cafe-kiosk-Clara-Clara-WiFi-fleamarket-Pantheon-Tagus-river4.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p><em>Clara Clara </em>cafe in June, the kiosk is decorated with garlands <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/lisbon-in-june-the-feast-days-of-the-popular-saints-2/" target="_blank">(Feast Days of the Popular Saints)</a></p>
<p>This beautiful garden was named after <em>Pedro Amaral Boto Machado</em>, a Portuguese Republican politician and governor (from May 1913 till May 1915) of the islands of <em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_colonial_heads_of_S%C3%A3o_Tom%C3%A9_and_Pr%C3%ADncipe" target="_blank">São Tomé and Príncipe</a>, </em>discovered and claimed by Portugal in the 1470s. Independence was granted on July 1975.</p>
<p><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps/place?q=clara+clara+boto+machado+lisbon&amp;hl=nl&amp;cid=12996972278779325229" target="_blank"><em>Clara Clara </em>Cafe is open daily from 10:00 AM to midnight</a>. Easy to reach by <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/public-transport-tram-28-a-must-do-lisbon-attraction-and-tagus-river-viewpoints/" target="_blank">old tram 28.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Kiosks-in-Lissabon-fleamarket-Feira-da-Ladra.jpg" rel="lightbox[6341]"><img title="Kiosks in Lissabon fleamarket Feira da Ladra wintertime" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Kiosks-in-Lissabon-fleamarket-Feira-da-Ladra.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p><em>Clara Clara </em>Cafe in wintertime (december)</p>
<p>In winter season the cafe offers heaters and blankets. Nothing better than a tea, hot chocolate or a <em>Vinho Quente </em>(hot red mulled wine) on a cold afternoon. The scones and hot croissants already have enough fans, as well as the chocolate muffins.</p>
<p>In Lisbon you can still find a lot of <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/nostalgic-kiosks-in-lisbon-near-favorite-tourist-attractions-viewpoints-recommended-restaurants/" target="_blank">nostalgic Moorish kiosks cafes</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Feira-da-Ladra-man-asleep.jpg" rel="lightbox[6341]"><img title="Feira da Ladra man asleep near Clara Clara terrace" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Feira-da-Ladra-man-asleep.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="533" /></a></p>
<p>The garden is surrounded by the flea market</p>
<p>Fleamarket <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/feira-de-ladra-lisbon-flea-market-on-campo-de-santa-clara/" target="_blank"><em>Feira da Ladra</em>, Lisbon</a> (every Tuesday and Saturday from dusk till dawn)</p>
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		<title>Alfama historic Lisbon: Rua do Salvador, real Portuguese atmosphere near famous viewpoint Portas do Sol, tasca &#8216;Zip Zip&#8217; &amp; cool vintage store designer Alberto Gourgel</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 08:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Kruijs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of my favorite old streets in Lisbon is Rua do Salvador in Alfama, the most famous historic and oldest neighborhood of Lisbon. The area is easy to reach from the city center by the legendary old tram 28 Rua do Salvador/corner Rua de São Tomé, Alfama Lisbon Here you will find a real Portuguese atmosphere, quite close to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of my favorite old streets in Lisbon is<em> Rua do Salvador</em> in <em>Alfama</em>, the most famous historic and oldest neighborhood of Lisbon. The area is easy to reach from the city center by <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/public-transport-tram-28-a-must-do-lisbon-attraction-and-tagus-river-viewpoints/" target="_blank">the legendary old tram 28</a></p>
<p><img title="Rua do Salvador Alfama Lisbon1" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Rua-do-Salvador-Alfama-Lisbon1.jpg" alt="Rua do Salvador Alfama Lisbon1" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=nl&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Rua+do+Salvador+Lisbon&amp;aq=0&amp;sll=38.713275,-9.130261&amp;sspn=0.007216,0.013282&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=R.+do+Salvador,+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;z=16" target="_blank">Rua do Salvador</a>/</em>corner<em> </em><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=nl&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Rua+de+S%C3%A3o+Tom%C3%A9,+Lisbon,+Portugal&amp;aq=0&amp;sll=38.713058,-9.130626&amp;sspn=0.007216,0.013282&amp;g=Rua+de+Sao+Tpme+Lisbon&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=R.+de+S%C3%A3o+Tom%C3%A9,+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;z=16" target="_blank"><em>Rua de São Tomé</em></a><em>, <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/map-of-historic-alfama-city-map-street-guide/" target="_blank">Alfama</a></em> Lisbon</p>
<p>Here you will find a real Portuguese atmosphere, quite close to the famous viewpoint and tourist attraction <em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/portas-do-sol-alfama-lisbon-lovely-lounge-terrace-cool-and-stylish-cocktail-bar-famous-tagus-river-viewpoints-miradouros/" target="_blank">Portas do Sol</a></em></p>
<p><em>Rua do Salvador</em> is named after the city of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador,_Bahia" target="_blank"><em>Salvador</em> in Brazil</a>, a former Portuguese colony (from 1500-1825). Historic name: <em>Cidade de São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos (</em> &#8221;City of the Holy Savior of the Bay of all Saints&#8221;).</p>
<p><img title="Rua do Salvador Alfama Lisbon2 restaurant Zip Zip" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Rua-do-Salvador-Alfama-Lisbon2-restaurant-Zip-Zip1.jpg" alt="Rua do Salvador Alfama Lisbon2 restaurant Zip Zip" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>Tasca &#8216;Zip Zip&#8217;<a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?hl=nl&amp;q=Rua+do+Salvador+45+Lisbon&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=R.+do+Salvador+45,+S%C3%A3o+Vicente+de+Fora,+1100+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;gl=nl&amp;z=16" target="_blank"> Rua do Salvador 45 </a></em>Lisbon<em>,</em> typical Portuguese restaurant</p>
<p>Small restaurant <em>&#8216;Zip Zip&#8217;</em> is a real <em>tasca, </em>serving<em> </em>affordable good Portuguese standard snacks and dishes, also loved by locals. Typical in historic area <em>Alfama</em> is a singing canary (or other types of birds, like a parrot) in a small cage hanging from windows and doors.</p>
<p><img title="Rua do Salvador Alfama Lisbon Tasca Zip Zip2" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Rua-do-Salvador-Alfama-Lisbon-Tasca-Zip-Zip2.jpg" alt="Rua do Salvador Alfama Lisbon Tasca Zip Zip2" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>Tasca</em> <em>&#8216;Zip Zip&#8217;</em> <em>Rua do Salvador 45 Alfama,</em> Lisbon, in the afternoon</p>
<p><em>Tourist menu 7 euro (starter, main course and dessert</em>). Restaurant <em>&#8216;Zip Zip&#8217;</em> is a traditional<a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/portuguese-cuisine-rich-filling-and-full-flavoured/" target="_blank"> Portuguese family restaurant</a>. The atmosphere is very relaxed, the food is cheap but tasty.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Lisbon-restaurant-Zip-Zip-Rua-do-Salvador-Alfama-bird-Katara.jpg" rel="lightbox[6115]"><img title="Lisbon cheap restaurant Zip Zip Rua do Salvador Alfama bird in cage Katara" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Lisbon-restaurant-Zip-Zip-Rua-do-Salvador-Alfama-bird-Katara.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>Typical in historic area <em>Alfama</em> in Lisbon: a singing bird in a cage, this very nice bird is a <em>Katara</em></p>
<p>Restaurant <em>&#8216;Zip Zip&#8217;</em> in <em>Alfama</em> is open from Monday to Saturday from 11:00h until 24:00h. Closed: Sunday. In the smaller restaurants in Lisbon the bill is usually written on the paper table cloth and you can pay cash only.</p>
<p><img title="Rua do Salvador historic area Alfama Lisbon5" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Rua-do-Salvador-historic-area-Alfama-Lisbon5.jpg" alt="Rua do Salvador historic area Alfama Lisbon5" width="400" height="533" /></p>
<p><em>Rua do Salvador</em>, Lisbon</p>
<p>While walking around in this narrow old street you will discover hard working people and small shops.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Lisbon-Rua-do-Salvador-Tiago-Praça-pottery-Olarias1.jpg"><img title="Lisbon Rua do Salvador Tiago Praça pottery Olarias1" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Lisbon-Rua-do-Salvador-Tiago-Praça-pottery-Olarias1.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a></p>
<p><em>Tiago Praça </em>in his atelier<em>, </em>pottery <em>Olaria Lisbon, <em>Rua do Salvador 57</em></em></p>
<p><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?q=Rua+do+Salvador+57+Lisbon&amp;hl=nl&amp;ll=38.714899,-9.129381&amp;spn=0.007651,0.012982&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=r0" target="_blank"><em>Rua do Salvador</em> 57</a>: pottery<em> <a href="http://www.tiagopraca.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Olaria</a></em>, handmade ceramics, tiles and much more. Probably the only pottery in Lisbon working with wheels. Here you can find a nice Portuguese souvenir from 2 euros.</p>
<p> <img title="Lisbon Alfama Rua do Salvador 83 vintage atelier shop Alberto Gourgel" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Lisbon-Alfama-Rua-do-Salvador-83-vintage-atelier-shop-Alberto-Gourgel.jpg" alt="Lisbon Alfama Rua do Salvador 83 vintage atelier shop Alberto Gourgel" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Vintage store &amp; atelier <em>Alberto Gourgel</em>, <em><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=nl&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Rua+do+Salvador+83,+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;aq=0&amp;sll=52.469397,5.509644&amp;sspn=2.884549,6.789551&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=R.+do+Salvador+83,+S%C3%A3o+Vicente+de+Fora,+1100+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;z=16" target="_blank">Rua do Salvador 83</a>, Alfama</em> Lisbon</p>
<p>Designer <em>Alberto Gourgel </em>was born in Angola, a Portuguese colony from the 16th century to 1975<em> .</em> In 2010 <em>Alberto</em> opened his atelier/store in <em>Rua do Salvador.</em></p>
<p><img title="Lisbon Alfama Rua do Salvador 83 vintage atelier shop Alberto Gourgel 3" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Lisbon-Alfama-Rua-do-Salvador-83-vintage-atelier-shop-Alberto-Gourgel-3.jpg" alt="Lisbon Alfama Rua do Salvador 83 vintage atelier shop Alberto Gourgel 3" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Atelier<em> Alberto Gourgel, Rua do Salvador 83,</em> Lisbon</p>
<p>Here you can find all kinds of cool vintage stuff and old-fashioned suitcases decorated with original Portuguese magazines, created by <em>Alberto</em>. Blog: <em><a href="http://coisasdoalberto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">coisasdoalberto</a></em></p>
<p><img title="Lisbon Alfama Rua do Salvador 83 vintage atelier shop Alberto Gourgel Amália Rodrigues" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Lisbon-Alfama-Rua-do-Salvador-83-vintage-atelier-shop-Alberto-Gourgel-Amália-Rodrigues.jpg" alt="Lisbon Alfama Rua do Salvador 83 vintage atelier shop Alberto Gourgel Amália Rodrigues" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Suitcase created by<em> Alberto</em>: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am%C3%A1lia_Rodrigues" target="_blank"><em>Amália</em> </a><em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am%C3%A1lia_Rodrigues" target="_blank">Rodrigues</a>, Lisbon&#8217;s &#8216;Queen of Fado&#8217;</em></p>
<p><em>Alberto Gourgel</em>: &#8220;I like this very old street in <em>Alfama</em>, it&#8217;s a mix of old and modern Lisbon. The owner of the fish shop next door sells fish while singing <em>fado</em> songs. Besides I&#8217;m very glad to rent this place quite close to the <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/lisbon-people-designer-alberto-gourgel-feira-da-ladra-lisbons-famous-flee-market/" target="_blank"> &#8220;</a><em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/lisbon-people-designer-alberto-gourgel-feira-da-ladra-lisbons-famous-flee-market/" target="_blank">Feira da Ladra&#8217;</a>, </em>Lisbon&#8217;s famous flea market<em>&#8220;.</em></p>
<p>This legendary flea market is held every Tuesday and Saturday from dawn to dusk, visited by lots of tourists from all over the world.</p>
<p><img title="Atelier Alberto Gourgel Lisbon cool vintage stuff Rua do Salvador 83" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Atelier-Alberto-Gourgel-Lisbon-cool-vintage-stuff-Rua-do-Salvador-83.jpg" alt="Atelier Alberto Gourgel Lisbon cool vintage stuff Rua do Salvador 83" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Atelier/store<em> Alberto Gourgel, Rua do Salvador 83,</em> Lisbon</p>
<p><em>Alberto:</em> &#8220;I often find nice old stuff at auctions. Portugal is a poor country and in the past people bought their furniture when they got married for the rest of their lives. When they die the furniture often is sold at auction. Young people here like going to <em>Ikea.</em> But it&#8217;s not only a business, I really like what I do&#8221;.</p>
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		<title>Fado, knives &amp; blood (Fado, Navalhas e Sangue), artist Carlos Fernandez, Santo Antonio festivities &amp; Mouraria, Lisbons 900 years old historical area</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 11:08:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Artist Carlos Fernandez was born and raised in Mouraria, a historic (old Moorish) down town area in Lisbon. Together with Alfama, the Mouraria area is a muddle of very narrow streets and small squares, which gives the visitor a glimpse of a forgotten age. Mouraria, Lisbon: nostalgic drawing by Carlos Fernandez Carlos Fernandez earns his [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Artist <em>Carlos Fernandez</em> was born and raised in <em>Mouraria</em>, a historic (old Moorish) down town area in Lisbon. Together with <em>Alfama,</em> the <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/lisbons-historical-area-mouraria-renovation-cheap-restaurants-carne-do-porco-a-alentejana/" target="_blank"><em>Mouraria</em></a> area is a muddle of very narrow streets and small squares, which gives the visitor a glimpse of a forgotten age.</p>
<p><img title="Carlos Fernandez artist Mouraria Lisbon 1" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Carlos-Fernandez-artist-Mouraria-Lisbon-1.jpg" alt="Carlos Fernandez artist Mouraria Lisbon 1" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>Mouraria</em>, Lisbon: nostalgic drawing by <em>Carlos Fernandez</em></p>
<p><em>Carlos Fernandez</em> earns his bread as a tattoo artist (tattoos are very popular in the neighborhood), and besides he loves it to create nostalgic drawings about the typical characteristics, traditions, history and culture about the 900 years neighborhood <em>Mouraria </em>in Lisbon<em>, </em>such as<em> </em>the <em>Fado</em> guitar and <em>Fado </em>singers<em>.</em></p>
<p><img title="fado-maria-severa-cafe Mouraria painting" src="../wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fado-maria-severa-cafe2-schilderij.jpg" alt="fado-maria-severa-cafe Mouraria painting" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Legendary<em> Fado </em>singe<em>r Maria Severa<br />
</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/mouraria-one-of-lisbons-oldest-districts/" target="_blank"><em>Maria Severa,</em> the first <em>Fadista </em></a>, who died at age 26 in1846, either from suicide or tuberculosis, was born in this area. A very sad story! <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/mouraria-home-of-fado-music-amalia-rodrigues-lady-of-lisbon-queen-of-fado/" target="_blank">Famous performer of <em>Fado Amália Rodrigue</em>s</a> (”Lady of Lisbon”) the ‘queen of <em>Fado’</em> , was born near <em>Mouraria</em> , <em>Rua Martim Faz. </em>No neighborhood in Lisbon is praised more in <em>Fado</em> music than <em>Mouraria.</em></p>
<p><img title="Carlos Fernandez artist Mouraria Lisbon 2" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Carlos-Fernandez-artist-Mouraria-Lisbon-2.jpg" alt="Carlos Fernandez artist Mouraria Lisbon 2" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>Carlos Fernandez</em></p>
<p>Historical area <em>Mouraria</em> exists 900 years, and together with <em>Alfama</em> Lisbon&#8217;s oldest neighborhoods of great historical value.</p>
<p><em>Carlos Fernandez</em>: &#8220;In the past there were many fights between the two areas: the sailors who lived in <em>Alfama</em> and the gangs of <em>Mouraria</em> were fighting against each other. My drawings are about <em>&#8216;nostalgia&#8217;,</em> and they are my interpretation of the neighborhood, such as prostitution<em> (putas)</em>, drugs, bullfighting, card playing, fishermen and fishwives (<em>pescadores e varinhas</em>) and selling newspapers on the street&#8221;.</p>
<p><img title="Mouraria in June Santo Antonio guirlandes" src="../wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Mouraria-in-June-Santo-Antonio.jpg" alt="Mouraria in June Santo Antonio guirlandes" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>Mouraria</em> in June, (Feast Days of the Popular Saints)</p>
<p><em>Carlos:</em> &#8221; And of course football (<em>Benfica/Sporting</em>), chestnuts<em> <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/lisbon-autumn-the-unmistakeable-smell-of-roasted-chestnuts-castanhas-quente-e-boas-getem-hot/" target="_blank">(castanhas</a></em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/lisbon-autumn-the-unmistakeable-smell-of-roasted-chestnuts-castanhas-quente-e-boas-getem-hot/" target="_blank">, in yellow papers</a>), the vintage yellow trams in Lisbon <em>(</em><em>eléctrico</em>), <em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/feira-de-ladra-lisbon-flea-market-on-campo-de-santa-clara/" target="_blank">Feira da Ladra</a> </em>(litt. thieves market), the <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/square-largo-do-carmo-lisbon-stunning-city-views-portugals-eurovision-song-contest-1974-the-carnation-revolution/" target="_blank">25 April revolution</a>, pickpocketing, cheap wine like bull&#8217;s blood (<em>Sangue de touro</em>), <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/walking-around-lisbon-historical-center-hanging-laundry/" target="_blank">hanging laundry</a>, cats on the roofs, birds in cages and traditions like <em>Santo Antonio i</em>n June<em> </em>and eating sardines<em> (sardinhas)&#8221;.</em></p>
<p><img title="Carlos Fernandez artist Mouraria Lisbon 3 tram 28 electrico" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Carlos-Fernandez-artist-Mouraria-Lisbon-3-tram-28-electrico.jpg" alt="Carlos Fernandez artist Mouraria Lisbon 3 tram 28 electrico" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>&#8216;Old tram 28&#8242; (<em>eléctrico</em>), nowadays a very popular tourist attraction, drawing by <em>Carlos Fernandez</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/public-transport-tram-28-a-must-do-lisbon-attraction-and-tagus-river-viewpoints/" target="_blank">The legendary tram 28 is a tourist attraction in itself</a>. It goes all around town. You can hop on and hop off. A ride with ‘<em>eléctrico</em>’ tram 28 will bring you to most historical attractions in Lisbon. <em>Besides</em>: tram 28 is increasingly as popular with pickpockets as it is with tourists.</p>
<p><img title="Carlos Fernandez artist Mouraria Lisbon 4" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Carlos-Fernandez-artist-Mouraria-Lisbon-4.jpg" alt="Carlos Fernandez artist Mouraria Lisbon 4" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Drawing<em> Carlos Fernandez</em>: &#8216;<em>Mouraria&#8217;</em></p>
<p>In June, the month of the <em>Festas dos Santos Populares</em> (Feast Days of the Popular Saints), the Lisbon nights are filled with lively festivities, parades and live music that take over the city’s historical center, and of course it&#8217;s<a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/santo-antonio-3-the-saint-of-true-love-romantic-poems-push-ups-sardines-dancing-in-mouraria/" target="_blank"><em> party time in Mouraria!</em></a>.</p>
<p><img title="Carlos Fernandez artist Mouraria Lisbon exposition Santo Antonio recycled plastic" src="../wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Carlos-Fernandez-artist-Mouraria-Lisbon-expostion-Santo-Antonio-recycled-plastic.jpg" alt="Carlos Fernandez artist Mouraria Lisbon exposition Santo Antonio recycled plastic" width="400" height="533" /></p>
<p><em>Santo Antonio</em>, the Saint of true love&#8230; This beautiful one is made from recycled material</p>
<p>The main Saints’ days are for Anthony (<em>Santo Antonio </em>June 12-13), John (June 23-24) and Peter (June 28-29). Traditionally millions of big and tasty sardines <em>(sardinhas),</em> accompanied by traditional bread, are grilled in the month of June, high season for this delicious silvery fish. Even the yellow trams are decorated with sardines!</p>
<p><img title="Mouraria Lisbon old yellow tram santo antonio sardines" src="../wp-content/uploads/2011/05/santo-antonio-mouraria-june-09-5-tram-sardines.jpg" alt="Mouraria Lisbon old yellow tram santo antonio sardines" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>Mouraria</em> in June:<em> Fado</em> performances in old yellow trams decorated with sardines. <em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/3-bedroom-apartment-in-mouraria-100-m2-historic-lisbon-patio-internet/" target="_blank">Authentic apartment for rent in this 900 years old area of Lisbon</a></em></p>
<p>Lisbon&#8217;s craziest night is <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/lisbons-craziest-night-the-feast-of-saint-anthony-in-june/" target="_blank">June 12, eve of Saint Anthony day</a> , Lisbon turns into one big party. People are dancing in the streets on <em>Pimba</em> music – a term used for a variety of popular Portuguese folk solo singers and bands whose songs are frequently driven by metaphors with sexual meaning.</p>
<p><img title="Carlos Fernandez artist Mouraria Lisbon exposition viewpoint Santa Luzia" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Carlos-Fernandez-artist-Mouraria-Lisbon-7-exposition1.jpg" alt="Carlos Fernandez artist Mouraria Lisbon exposition viewpoint Santa Luzia" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Exposition <em>Carlos Fernandez</em>, <em>Santa Luzia, </em>Lisbon. The municipality of Lisbon owns this building</p>
<p>In February an exposition was held in a small building near the Tagus River: &#8216;Fado, Knives and Blood&#8217; (<em>&#8216;Fado, Navalhas e Sangue&#8217;)</em>.</p>
<p>If you are interested to see more of Carlos&#8217; work (and prices), you can send him an email: <a href="mailto:fadonavalhasesangue@gmail.com" target="_blank">fadonavalhasesangue@gmail.com</a></p>
<p><img title="Carlos Fernandez artist exposition Santa Luzia Lisbon" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Carlos-Fernandez-artist-exposition-Santa-Luzia-Lisbon.jpg" alt="Carlos Fernandez artist exposition Santa Luzia Lisbon" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Tourists are interested to see the exposition, <em>Santa Luzia</em></p>
<p><em>Besides: Santa Luzia is a very popular and historical viewpoint (miradouro) in Lisbon, next to <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/portas-do-sol-alfama-lisbon-lovely-lounge-terrace-cool-and-stylish-cocktail-bar-famous-tagus-river-viewpoints-miradouros/" target="_blank">viewpoint Portas do Sol.</a> </em>Amazing views overlooking the <em>Alfama</em> rooftops and the river Tagus!</p>
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		<title>ViniPortugal Lisbon &amp; wine lovers: taste a selection of fine Portuguese wines for free at Sala Ogival Praça do Comerçio, one of Lisbon&#8217;s most majestic squares</title>
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		<dc:creator>Julie Kruijs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free wine tasting: a very pleasant and interesting way to start the night in Lisbon and to learn more about history and culture of Portuguese wines! Maria João Menezes &#8211; ViniPortugal Managing Director Lisbon ViniPortugal in Lisbon is located in the Ministry of Agriculture premises in Terreiro do Paço (Praça do Comerçio), one of the most majestic squares of Lisbon. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Free wine tasting: a very pleasant and interesting way to start the night in Lisbon and to learn more about history and culture of Portuguese wines!</p>
<p><img title="ViniPortugal free wine tasting Lisbon Praça do Comércio Maria João Menezes" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ViniPortugal-free-wine-tasting-Lisbon-Praça-do-Comércio2.jpg" alt="ViniPortugal free wine tasting Lisbon Praça do Comércio Maria João Menezes" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>Maria João Menezes &#8211; <a href="http://www.viniportugal.pt/" target="_blank">ViniPortugal</a></em> Managing Director Lisbon</p>
<p><em>ViniPortugal</em> in Lisbon is located in the Ministry of Agriculture premises in <a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=nl&amp;geocode=&amp;q=VINIPORTUGAL,+Pra%C3%A7a+do+Com%C3%A9rcio,+Lissabon,+Portugal&amp;aq=0&amp;sll=38.706678,-9.136248&amp;sspn=0.028466,0.053043&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=VINIPORTUGAL,&amp;hnear=Pra%C3%A7a+do+Com%C3%A9rcio,+S%C3%A3o+Nicolau,+1100+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;ll=38.707482,-9.136248&amp;spn=0.028466,0.053043&amp;z=14" target="_blank"><em>Terreiro do Paço</em> (<em>Praça do Comerçio</em></a>), one of the most majestic squares of Lisbon.</p>
<p><img title="Lisbon Praça do Comércio Feb 2011" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Lisbon-Praça-do-Comércio-Feb-2011.jpg" alt="Lisbon Praça do Comércio Feb 2011" width="400" height="266" /></p>
<p><em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pra%C3%A7a_do_Com%C3%A9rcio" target="_blank">Praça do Comerçio, </a>Lisbon February 2011.</em> Picture: Martijn Kramers</p>
<p>In elegant surroundings, you can taste fine Portuguese wines offered by producers through their respective regional wine growing commissions.</p>
<p><img title="ViniPortugal free wine tasting Lisbon Praça do Comércio3" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ViniPortugal-free-wine-tasting-Lisbon-Praça-do-Comércio3.jpg" alt="ViniPortugal free wine tasting Lisbon Praça do Comércio3" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>ViniPortugal,</em> free wine tasting &amp; tourist information <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_wine" target="_blank">Portuguese wine regions</a>, <em>Sala Ogival, Lisbon</em></p>
<p>A selection of wines from three different regions changes every month (<em><a href="http://www.viniportugal.pt/images/documentos/Calendario%202011.Salas%20Ogivais.pdf" target="_blank">regional calendar for 2011</a></em>), and allows visitors/tourists to taste wines from all over Portugal. Some wines available for tasting can also be purchased and the very friendly and professional staff is always on hand to provide information of the wines currently available.</p>
<p> <img title="ViniPortugal free wine tasting Lisbon Praça do Comércio4 Pascale Dubé" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ViniPortugal-free-wine-tasting-Lisbon-Praça-do-Comércio4-Pascale-Dubé.jpg" alt="ViniPortugal free wine tasting Lisbon Praça do Comércio4 Pascale Dubé" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Wine tasting: a <em>branco (</em>white) wine and a <em>rosado</em> (rosé) wine</p>
<p>In comfortable chairs you can take the time to enjoy the wines. Every visitor receives a &#8216;tasting sheet&#8217; (English/Portuguese) and more information about the three regions. To fill in she sheet you have to give your opinion about your &#8216;wine emotions&#8217;, like &#8217;<em>aos olhos&#8217;</em> (eyes<em>)</em>, <em>&#8216;no nariz&#8217;</em>  (nose) and <em>&#8216; na boca&#8217; </em>(mouth). The <em>tasting notes</em> are used for market research.</p>
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<p>A selection of wines from three different Portuguese regions</p>
<p>The huge space is separated by large panels decorated with a variety of pictures showing parts of a human body like beautiful lips (In Love), a belly (Mysterious) and a woman&#8217;s brest (Relaxed), accompanied by stories about wine</p>
<p><img title="ViniPortugal free wine tasting Lisbon Praça do Comércio1" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ViniPortugal-free-wine-tasting-Lisbon-Praça-do-Comércio11.jpg" alt="ViniPortugal free wine tasting Lisbon Praça do Comércio1" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>Descontraída</em> - Relaxed</p>
<p><em>&#8220;The Portuguese, according to the French, are always having a party. We are cheerful whenever events are happy. That&#8217;s normal, is it not? Whenever we feel happy, we drink a toast to the hapiness and joy of those we love. Good wine &#8211; be it red, white, rosé or generous &#8211; cheers the heart. Cheerful soul? Cheerful wine? Let us celebrate whenever there is a festive occasion&#8221;</em></p>
<p> <img title="ViniPortugal free wine tasting Lisbon Praça do Comércio6" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ViniPortugal-free-wine-tasting-Lisbon-Praça-do-Comércio6.jpg" alt="ViniPortugal free wine tasting Lisbon Praça do Comércio6" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em> Isabel Rebelo</em></p>
<p>The Lisbon <em>Sala Ogival </em> is the first permanent space devoted to promoting Portuguese wines, preceding its sister location in <em>Oporto</em>, which opened on February 7, 2007 in the <a href="http://www.viniportugal.pt/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=58&amp;Itemid=319" target="_blank"><em>Palácio da Bolsa</em> in the historic area of the city</a>.</p>
<p><img title="ViniPortugal free wine tasting Lisbon Praça do Comércio7" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ViniPortugal-free-wine-tasting-Lisbon-Praça-do-Comércio7.jpg" alt="ViniPortugal free wine tasting Lisbon Praça do Comércio7" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Lisbon: <em>Sala Ogival</em></p>
<p>From Tuesday to Saturday, between 11.00 and 19.00, <a href="http://www.viniportugal.pt/" target="_blank">ViniPortugal</a>&#8216; s <em>Sala Ogival de Lisboa</em> is open to the public, located at <a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?hl=nl&amp;q=Pra%C3%A7a+do+Com%C3%A9rcio+map+Lisbon&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=Pra%C3%A7a+do+Com%C3%A9rcio,+S%C3%A3o+Nicolau,+1100+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;gl=nl&amp;ll=38.710295,-9.134274&amp;spn=0.028464,0.053043&amp;z=14&amp;iwloc=A" target="_blank"><em>Praça do Comércio</em> </a>(“Black Horse Square”).</p>
<p>Tel. 00351 213 420 690. Mail: <a href="mailto:sala.ogival@viniportugal.pt" target="_blank">sala.ogival@viniportugal.pt</a></p>
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		<title>Former Palace Santa Catarina Lisbon: history, art gallery, international &#8216;Pop Up&#8217; festival &amp; popular viewpoint Adamastor near the Tagus River</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:51:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Kruijs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Right next to one of the most popular viewpoints (miradouros) on the river Tagus (Tejo) in Lisbon Adamastor,  you&#8217;ll find Palácio Verride, a former 18th- century Palace, better known as Palácio de Santa Catarina. &#8216;Pop Up&#8217; 2010 Art Gallery Santa Catarina Palace: Artwork Tiago Chagas Nowadays the municipality of Lisbon is the owner of the former Palace, and excellent art [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Right next to one of the most popular viewpoints (<em>miradouros</em>) on the river Tagus <em>(Tejo</em>) in Lisbon <em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/beautiful-view-over-the-city-adamastor-miradouro-de-santa-catarina/" target="_blank">Adamastor</a></em>,  you&#8217;ll find <em>Palácio Verride</em>, a former 18th- century Palace, better known as <em>Palácio</em> <em>de Santa Catarina.</em></p>
<p><img title="Viewpoint Adamastor Lisbon Tagus River Santa Catarina Palace POP UP kissing nuns" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Viewpoint-Adamastor-Lisbon-Tagus-River-Santa-Catarina-Palace-POP-UP-kissing-nuns.jpg" alt="Viewpoint Adamastor Lisbon Tagus River Santa Catarina Palace POP UP kissing nuns" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>&#8216;Pop Up&#8217;</em> 2010 Art Gallery <em>Santa Catarina</em> Palace: Artwork <em><a href="http://tiagochagas.com/" target="_blank">Tiago Chagas</a></em></p>
<p>Nowadays the municipality of Lisbon is the owner of the former Palace, and excellent art exhibitions are regularly held here, like in December 2010: <em>&#8216;Pop Up&#8217;</em> Art Gallery, a urban culture international festival that challenges creators of multiple areas of artistic expression to intervene in vacant or abandoned urban spaces, giving them new life through art. The  former Palace is one of the projects, more:  <a href="http://www.popup-city.com/lisbon-2010/en/ " target="_blank">Website Pop Up</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.agendalx.pt/cgi-bin/iportal_agendalx" target="_blank">Cultural agenda Lisbon</a></p>
<p> <img title="Viewpoint Adamastor Lisbon Tagus River Santa Catarina Palace POP UP art entrance" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Viewpoint-Adamastor-Lisbon-Tagus-River-Santa-Catarina-Palace-POP-UP-art-entrance.jpg" alt="Viewpoint Adamastor Lisbon Tagus River Santa Catarina Palace POP UP art entrance" width="400" height="533" /></p>
<p><em>&#8216;Pop Up&#8217;</em> art 2010: the former Palace&#8217;s stairs in the hall</p>
<p><em>&#8216;Pop Up&#8217;</em> started in 2009 in Lisbon city, but intends to become an international platform of urban culture exchange, bringing together artists and talents from different cities around the world, aiming to promote Lisbon cultural identity in and out of doors. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVl61XjLVVA&amp;NR=1" target="_blank">Youtube video</a></p>
<p> <img title="Viewpoint Adamastor Lisbon Tagus River Santa Catarina Palace1 POP UP" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Viewpoint-Adamastor-Lisbon-Tagus-River-Santa-Catarina-Palace1-POP-UP.jpg" alt="Viewpoint Adamastor Lisbon Tagus River Santa Catarina Palace1 POP UP" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Palace <em>Verride</em> (known as <em>Santa Catarina)</em> Palace Lisbon. This year, &#8217;Pop Up&#8217; had &#8220;<em>Urban Nomads</em>&#8221; for a theme and pigeons as their icon.</p>
<p>The 18th- century<em> Santa Catarina</em> Palace’s history dates back to the first half of the 18th century. The Palace has seen various uses, a number of different owners and successive work campaigns. The Baron and Viscount of <em>Moledos</em>, <em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_de_Paula_Vieira_da_Silva_de_Tovar,_1st_Viscount_of_Molelos" target="_blank">Francisco de Paula Silva Tovar</a></em>, deputy to the constitutional courts, resided there in the 1820s.</p>
<p>Recently the <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/mude-museum-in-lisbon-an-ode-to-art-design-fashion-full-of-extraordinary-pieces/" target="_blank">MUDE museum (art, design &amp; fashion</a>) housed here, nowadays located in <em>Baixa</em> area, really worth a visit! </p>
<p><img title="Viewpoint Adamastor Lisbon Tagus River beautiful Santa Catarina Palace POP UP" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Viewpoint-Adamastor-Lisbon-Tagus-River-beautiful-Santa-Catarina-Palace-POP-UP.jpg" alt="Viewpoint Adamastor Lisbon Tagus River beautiful Santa Catarina Palace POP UP" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Beautiful ornamented ceilings and <em>azulejos (</em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azulejo" target="_blank">Portuguese tiles</a><em>)</em></p>
<p>Happily many of the original and beautiful rooms of the old Palace are still preserved, such as ornaments in the ceilings and beautiful tiles. In the 1980s, the well-known architect and painter <em><a href="http://www.joaodealmeida.com/en/index.htm" target="_blank">João de Almeida</a></em>, made several changes.  The Lisbon City Council purchased the palace in 2003.</p>
<p><img title="Viewpoint Adamastor Lisbon Tagus River Santa Catarina Palace POP UP1" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Viewpoint-Adamastor-Lisbon-Tagus-River-Santa-Catarina-Palace-POP-UP1.jpg" alt="Viewpoint Adamastor Lisbon Tagus River Santa Catarina Palace POP UP1" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Popular river Tagus viewpoint right next to the <em>Santa Catarina</em> Palace:  <em>Adamastor viewpoint and Moorish kiosk (quiosque) cafe.</em></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/beautiful-view-over-the-city-adamastor-miradouro-de-santa-catarina/" target="_blank">&#8216;Adamastor’</a></em>  is a popular viewpoint <em>(miradouro)</em> and gathering place in Lisbon ovelooking the river Tagus, which is officially called the <a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=nl&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Santa+Catarina+miradouro,+Lissabon,+Portugal&amp;sll=38.7115,-9.148178&amp;sspn=0.028464,0.053043&amp;g=Santa+Catarina,+Lissabon,+Portugal&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=Miradouro+de+Santa+Catarina&amp;hnear=Miradouro+de+Santa+Catarina,+S%C3%A3o+Paulo,+1200+Lissabon,+Portugal&amp;ll=38.709558,-9.148006&amp;spn=0.007116,0.013261&amp;z=16" target="_blank"><em>Miradouro de Santa Catarina</em></a><em>.</em> More nostalgic <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/nostalgic-kiosks-in-lisbon-near-favorite-tourist-attractions-viewpoints-recommended-restaurants/" target="_blank">Moorish kiosks near favorite tourist attractions</a></p>
<p><img title="Viewpoint Adamastor Lisbon Tagus River Santa Catarina Palace POP UP Don't Panic Lisboa" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Viewpoint-Adamastor-Lisbon-Tagus-River-Santa-Catarina-Palace-POP-UP-Dont-Panic-Lisboa.jpg" alt="Viewpoint Adamastor Lisbon Tagus River Santa Catarina Palace POP UP Don't Panic Lisboa" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p> &#8217;Pop Up&#8217; 2010 Palace <em>Santa Catarina: </em>artwork<em> <a href="http://tiagochagas.com/" target="_blank">Tiago Chagas</a></em>,  &#8217;Don&#8217;t Panic&#8217; Lisbon</p>
<p><a href="http://tiagochagas.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=category&amp;layout=blog&amp;id=9&amp;Itemid=51&amp;lang=en" target="_blank">&#8216;Don&#8217;t Panic&#8217; </a>is a unique free publication directed towards young people and emerging artists in areas like music, design, fine arts, cinema, theater, literature, graffiti, dance, fashon, clubbing and many others</p>
<p>YouTube video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy5f08p-nsU&amp;feature=related" target="_blank">&#8216;Don&#8217;t panic&#8217; </a>Lisbon</p>
<p><img title="Viewpoint Adamastor Lisbon Tagus River Santa Catarina Palace POP UP nuns 2" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Viewpoint-Adamastor-Lisbon-Tagus-River-Santa-Catarina-Palace-POP-UP-nuns-2.jpg" alt="Viewpoint Adamastor Lisbon Tagus River Santa Catarina Palace POP UP nuns 2" width="400" height="533" /></p>
<p>&#8216;Pop Up&#8217;  2010: <em>Santa Catarina</em> Palace Lisbon: artwork <em><a href="http://tiagochagas.com/" target="_blank">Tiago Chagas</a></em></p>
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		<title>Portas do Sol Alfama Lisbon: lovely lounge terrace, cool and stylish cocktail bar &amp; Santa Luzia, famous Tagus river viewpoints (miradouros)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Kruijs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Terrace &#8216;Portas do Sol&#8217; (Gates to the Sun) has opened his doors in October 2009, in Lisbon&#8217;s historical center, close to the famous viewpoint (miradouro) with the same name, at Largo das Portas do Sol.  A new terrace coffee , cocktail bar and restaurant, designed in a way to make full use of its exceptional location. The lounge [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Terrace &#8216;<em>Portas do Sol&#8217;</em> (Gates to the Sun) has opened his doors in October 2009, in Lisbon&#8217;s historical center, close to the famous viewpoint <em>(miradouro)</em> with the same name, at <em><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?hl=nl&amp;q=Largo+Das+Portas+Do+Sol,+S%C3%A3o+Miguel,+1100+Lissabon,+Portugal&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;cd=2&amp;sll=38.969682,-8.91755&amp;sspn=0.633503,0.5813&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=Largo+Das+Portas+Do+Sol&amp;geocode=FSS0TgId9610_w&amp;split=0&amp;z=16" target="_blank">Largo das Portas do Sol</a></em>.  A new terrace coffee , cocktail bar and restaurant, designed in a way to make full use of its exceptional location.</p>
<p><img title="Portas do Sol terrace Lisbon Tagus view 5 lounge sofas" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Portas-do-Sol-terrace-Lisbon-Tagus-view-5-lounge-sofas.jpg" alt="Portas do Sol terrace Lisbon Tagus view 5 lounge sofas" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>The lounge area of <em>Portas do Sol</em>, September 2010</p>
<p>Amazing views overlooking the <em>Alfama</em> rooftops and the river Tagus! After visiting the nearby <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/castelo-sao-jorge/" target="_blank"> <em>São Jorge Castle</em> </a>(the Castle of St. Jorge),  this is a place where you can sit down, chill out and enjoy the beauty of Lisbon.</p>
<p><img title="Portas do Sol terrace Lisbon 2" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Portas-do-Sol-terrace-Lisbon-2.jpg" alt="Portas do Sol terrace Lisbon 2" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>Entrance Porta do Sol</em> cafe, bar/cafe and restaurant, 1000 m2 terrace</p>
<p>This cafe/bar and restaurant is located just near the famous <a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?source=s_q&amp;hl=nl&amp;q=portas+do+sol&amp;sll=38.995707,-8.920898&amp;sspn=0.864507,1.697388&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;cd=2&amp;hq=portas+do+sol&amp;hnear=Largo+das+Portas+do+Sol,+1100+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;geocode=FVezTgIdpK50_w&amp;ll=38.71443,-9.130497&amp;spn=0.007199,0.013261&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=B" target="_blank"><em>Portas do Sol</em> <em>Miradouro</em> (viewpoint). </a>above a public car park. It has direct access on <em>the tram 28</em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/public-transport-tram-28-a-must-do-lisbon-attraction/" target="_blank"> </a>which is the more touristic of the Lisbon trams.</p>
<p><img title="Portas do Sol terrace Lisbon Alfama Tagus view 4 lounge sofas" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Portas-do-Sol-terrace-Lisbon-Tagus-view-4-lounge-sofas.jpg" alt="Portas do Sol terrace Lisbon Alfama Tagus view 4 lounge sofas" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Enjoy a drink and the spectacular views.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a lovely spot to sit down and relax with sofas and soft lounge-music, a place during the day where you can hang out and have coffee and snacks. They serve wines, cocktails, champagne and menu&#8217;s. Live music with a DJ on Fridays and Saturdays. Beautiful bar with crystal chandlers and chairs in art deco and romantic style (250m2).</p>
<p><img title="Portas do Sol terrace Lisbon 1" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Portas-do-Sol-terrace-Lisbon-1.jpg" alt="Portas do Sol terrace Lisbon 1" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Open daily from 10am to 12pm. Fridays, Saturdays and nights before a public holiday until 2am.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.portasdosol.biz/" target="_blank">Website </a>Portas do Sol. Cultural agenda? email to: <a href="mailto:ola@portasdosol.biz" target="_blank">mailto:ola@portasdosol.biz</a> . Address: <span><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?hl=nl&amp;q=Largo+das+Portas+do+Sol,+1100+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;cd=2&amp;geocode=FVezTgIdpK50_w&amp;split=0&amp;sll=38.712356,-9.130505&amp;sspn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=Largo+das+Portas+do+Sol,+1100+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;ll=38.712153,-9.130325&amp;spn=0.0072,0.013261&amp;z=16" target="_blank"><em>Largo das Portas do Sol</em>,</a> <em>Beco de Santa Helena</em>, Tel: <span>218 851 299</span></span></p>
<p><img title="Portas do Sol terrace Alfama Lisbon 4 view" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Portas-do-Sol-terrace-Alfama-Lisbon-4-view.jpg" alt="Portas do Sol terrace Alfama Lisbon 4 view" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>Portas do Sol</em> &#8216;s  terrace/lounge area</p>
<p>Seen from the nearby famous viewpoint with the same name, a very popular place for locals and a famous tourist attraction. One of the most beautiful places in Lisbon!</p>
<p><img title="Lisbon viewpoint Portas do Sol by night" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Lisbon-viewpoint-Portas-do-Sol-by-night.jpg" alt="Lisbon viewpoint Portas do Sol by night" width="400" height="266" /></p>
<p>Viewpoint (<em>Miradouro) Portas do Sol Alfama</em> Lisbon, by night</p>
<p><span><em>The Belvedere Portas do Sol</em> is a balcony space that all people of Lisbon are proud to have at their disposal. Magnificent view of Lisbon and the typical <em>Alfama</em> district that spans several narrow, winding streets to the river Tagus.</span></p>
<p><span><span><img title="Portas so SOl viewpoint miradouro Alfama Lisbon cruise ship" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Portas-so-SOl-viewpoint-miradouro-Alfama-Lisbon-cruise-ship.jpg" alt="Portas so SOl viewpoint miradouro Alfama Lisbon cruise ship" width="400" height="300" /></span></span></p>
<p><span>View from the nearby small terrace</span></p>
<p><span>Located in between several highlights of Lisbon (like the viewpoint of <em>Santa Luzia) </em>, the <em>Portas do Sol</em> m<em>iradouro</em> is the terrace that every person living in Lisabon would like to have at home&#8230;..</span></p>
<p><span><span><img title="Portas so SOl viewpoint miradouro Alfama Lisbon statue Saint Vincent" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Portas-so-SOl-viewpoint-miradouro-Alfama-Lisbon-statue-Saint-Vincent.jpg" alt="Portas so SOl viewpoint miradouro Alfama Lisbon statue Saint Vincent" width="400" height="300" /></span></span></p>
<p><span>Statue of <em>São</em> (Saint) Vincent, <em>Portas do Sol</em></span></p>
<p><span>There is also a statue of Saint Vincent holding a boat with two ravens, the symbols of Lisbon. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_of_Saragossa" target="_blank">Saint <em>Vincent of Saragossa</em></a>, better known locally as Saint <em>Vincent of Fora</em>, is the patron saint of Lisbon.</span></p>
<p><span><span><img title="Largo das Portas dol Sol Lisbon  Museum of decorative arts" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Largo-das-Portas-dol-Sol-Lisbon-Museum-of-decorative-arts.jpg" alt="Largo das Portas dol Sol Lisbon  Museum of decorative arts" width="400" height="300" /></span></span></p>
<p><span><em><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=nl&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Largo+Das+Portas+Do+Sol+Lisbon&amp;sll=38.71505,-9.130433&amp;sspn=0.007199,0.013261&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=Largo+Das+Portas+Do+Sol&amp;ll=38.715602,-9.130497&amp;spn=0.007199,0.013261&amp;t=h&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A" target="_blank">Largo das Porta do Sol</a>,</em> and the former city palace, <em>Museum of Decorative Arts</em></span></p>
<p><span>In this wonderful 17th C. former city palace of the Count of <em>Azurara, </em>currently houses <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/lisbon-museum-of-decorative-arts-a-former-17th-century-palace/" target="_blank">the <em>Museum of Decorative Arts</em></a>. Anyone interested in decorative arts in general and the Portuguese Empire in particular will find this collection fascinating. Beautiful <em>azulejos</em> (tiles)!</span></p>
<p><span><span><span><img title="Largo do Portas do Sol Lisbon tram 28" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Largo-do-Portas-do-Sol-Lisbon-tram-28.jpg" alt="Largo do Portas do Sol Lisbon tram 28" width="400" height="300" /></span></span></span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pvsujm8aMA" target="_blank">The popular tram 28 (video)</a> stops near the Museum and the viewpoints</span></p>
<p>If you wanna get a good impression of the historical city of Lisbon, a very good idea is taking this typical little trolley, <em>‘eléctrico 28′</em>. <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/public-transport-tram-28-a-must-do-lisbon-attraction/" target="_blank">This legendary tram 28 is a tourist attraction in itself</a>. It goes all around town. Of course you can hop on and hop off.</p>
<p><span><img title="Miradouro Santa Luzia Alfama ancient tiles and viewpoint" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Miradouro-Alfama2.jpg" alt="Miradouro Santa Luzia Alfama ancient tiles and viewpoint" width="400" height="300" /></span></p>
<p><span>The nearby viewpoint <a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=nl&amp;q=MIRADOURO+STA.LUZIA,+Lissabon,+Lissabon+1100,+Portugal&amp;sll=38.738017,-9.134102&amp;sspn=0.122919,0.213203&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;cd=1&amp;geocode=FRKwTgIdJq10_w&amp;split=0&amp;ll=38.712036,-9.130712&amp;spn=0.007685,0.013325&amp;t=h&amp;z=16" target="_blank">M<em>iradouro</em> of <em>Santa Luzia</em></a></span></p>
<p><span>Various small gardens along the edge of the walkway are filled with beautiful local flowers during the spring and summer months.</span></p>
<p><span><span><img title="Lisbon Miradouro Santa Luzia by night view roofs Alfama and river Tejo" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Lisbon-Miradouro-Santa-Luzia-by-night.jpg" alt="Lisbon Miradouro Santa Luzia by night view roofs Alfama and river Tejo" width="400" height="266" /></span></span></p>
<p><span>Viewpoint <em>Miradouro de Santa Luzia</em> by night</span></p>
<p><span>This is a very popular look-out point from the <em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/alfama-history/" target="_blank">Alfama</a></em> area of Lisbon, next to <a>the <em>Santa Luzia Church</em></a><em>.</em> </span></p>
<p><span><span><img title="Lisbon viewpoint Santa Luzia tiles2" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Lisbon-viewpoint-Santa-Luzia-tiles2.jpg" alt="Lisbon viewpoint Santa Luzia tiles2" width="400" height="300" /></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span><em>Viewpoint (miradouro) Santa Luzia</em></span></span></span></p>
<p><span>On the wall of the church are two beautiful tile panels (<em>azulejos</em>): one of Lisbon&#8217;s majestic Square <em>Praça do Comércio</em> before the earthquake in 1775, and another one showing the Christians attacking (the nearby) <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/castelo-sao-jorge/" target="_blank"><em>Castelo de São Jorge</em> (Saint George&#8217;s Castle</a>) in 1147.</span></p>
<p><span><span><img title="Miradouro Santa Luzia Lisbon Alfama azulejos" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Miradouro-Alfama3.jpg" alt="Miradouro Santa Luzia Lisbon Alfama azulejos" width="400" height="300" /></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><em>Miradouro Santa Luzia</em></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azulejo" target="_blank"><em>Azulejos</em> (tiles</a>) have become a typical aspect of Portuguese culture. This place is a wonderful tile treasure!</span></span></p>
<p><span><span><em><span><span><em><img title="Lisbon Restaurant Miradouro Sta Luzia Alfama" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Lisbon-Restaurant-Miradouro-Sta-Luzia.jpg" alt="Lisbon Restaurant Miradouro Sta Luzia Alfama" width="400" height="300" /></em></span></span></em></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span><span><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps/place?hl=nl&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;q=Restaurant+Miradouro+Santa+Luzia+Lisbon&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=nl&amp;hq=Restaurant+Miradouro+Santa+Luzia&amp;hnear=Lisbon,+Portugal&amp;cid=12307234812688051533&amp;z=14" target="_blank"><em>Restaurant &#8216;Miradouro Sta Luzia&#8217;</em> </a>near the viewpoint, a very popular tourist place.</span></span></span></span></p>
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		<title>Remarkable Cemetery of &#8216;Pleasures&#8217; (Cemitério dos Prazeres) Lisbon &amp; Amália Rodrigues</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 11:16:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Kruijs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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  <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/mouraria-home-of-fado-music-amalia-rodrigues-lady-of-lisbon-queen-of-fado/" target="_blank"><em>Amália</em> <em>Rodrigues</em></a>, the famous <em>fado </em>artist,  were transferred to the <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/alfama-the-pantheon-284-years-of-construction/" target="_blank">National Pantheon </a> in Lisbon (under enormous pressure from her admirers and a change in the law requiring a minimum of four years before repatriation).</p>
<p> <img title="Cemetery of Pleasures Lisbon trash containers" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Cemetery-of-Pleasures-Lisbon-trash-containers1.jpg" alt="Cemetery of Pleasures Lisbon trash containers" width="400" height="300" /></p>
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<p>After the city of Lisbon was hit by an outbreak of cholera in 1833, causing thousands of deaths,  it was urgent to create a large cemetery for both rich and poorer victims. It has the weird name of  Cemetery of &#8216;Pleasures&#8217;, called after the nearby neighborhood <em>(Prazeres)</em> with the same name. Many of its tombs are big mausoleums, some with the size of small chapels.</p>
<p><img title="Cemetery of Pleasures Cemitério dos Prazeres 2 Lisbon" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Cemetery-of-Pleasures-Cemitério-dos-Prazeres-2-Lisbon1.jpg" alt="Cemetery of Pleasures Cemitério dos Prazeres 2 Lisbon" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Once you enter the cemetery the sound of the city fades and the tranquility overwhelms you. Beautiful trees, a strange atmosphere and joyful singing of birds. You imagine yourself walking in a previous century, only disturbed by plane noise, rather loud, every 10 minutes. The cemetery is located close to the landing/take-off zone of Lisbon&#8217;s airport. As far as I know nobody here seems to complain <img src='http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p> <img title="Cemetery of Pleasures Cemitério dos Prazeres 3 Lisbon" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Cemetery-of-Pleasures-Cemitério-dos-Prazeres-3-Lisbon1.jpg" alt="Cemetery of Pleasures Cemitério dos Prazeres 3 Lisbon" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Most of the <em>Prazeres</em> mausoleums belong to rich, old or &#8216;important&#8217; families, like f.i. the <em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Palmela" target="_blank">Palmela</a></em> family. Many of the mausoleums are richly elaborated, have fine sculptures and decorations. There are also statues of the deceased. It&#8217;s like a &#8216;city in a city&#8217; for the dead, with well-defined lanes (70! ) and funerary chapels that were built to look like little houses.</p>
<p><img title="Cemetery of Pleasures Cemitério dos Prazeres 4 Lisbon river view" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Cemetery-of-Pleasures-Cemitério-dos-Prazeres-4-Lisbon2.jpg" alt="Cemetery of Pleasures Cemitério dos Prazeres 4 Lisbon river view" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>The unusual about a lot of these graves is that they have little “front doors” with glass windows through which you can see the caskets and remnants of the dead and their visitors. Most of the trees are a species cypress (<em>Cupressus sempervirens</em>), much used in Portuguese cemeteries.</p>
<p><img title="Cemetery of Pleasures Cemitério dos Prazeres 5  Lisbon river Tejo views" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Cemetery-of-Pleasures-Cemitério-dos-Prazeres-5-Lisbon-river-Tejo-views1.jpg" alt="Cemetery of Pleasures Cemitério dos Prazeres 5  Lisbon river Tejo views" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>The cemetery also provides great views over the <em>Alcântara</em> valley, the river Tagus and the 25 April Bridge (<em>Ponte 25 de Abril</em>).</p>
<p>Until 1985, the great Portuguese poet <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/lisbon-people-pessoa-portugals-famous-poet-and-writer/" target="_blank"><em>Fernando Pessoa</em> </a>was burried here. Thereafter his mortal remains were transferred to the cloisters of the <em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jer%C3%B3nimos_Monastery#History" target="_blank">Mosteiro dos Jerónimos</a></em></p>
<p> <img title="Cemetery of Pleasures Cemitério dos Prazeres 7 Lisbon" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Cemetery-of-Pleasures-Cemitério-dos-Prazeres-7-Lisbon.jpg" alt="Cemetery of Pleasures Cemitério dos Prazeres 7 Lisbon" width="400" height="533" /></p>
<p>An example of a &#8217;front door&#8217; with glass windows through which you can see the caskets.</p>
<p><img title="Cemetery of Pleasures Cemitério dos Prazeres 8 Lisbon" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Cemetery-of-Pleasures-Cemitério-dos-Prazeres-8-Lisbon.jpg" alt="Cemetery of Pleasures Cemitério dos Prazeres 8 Lisbon" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>The cemetery, one of the largest of the Portuguese capital, can be reached by taking <em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/public-transport-tram-28-a-must-do-lisbon-attraction/" target="_blank">Electrico 28</a></em>, which is a traditional and charming Lisbon tram, to its last stop in <em>Prazeres</em>. Open every day of the week from 09:00 &#8211; 17:00 (May &#8211; September 09:00 &#8211; 18:00). <em>Largo dos Prazeres</em>, <a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?hl=nl&amp;q=Pra%C3%A7a+S%C3%A3o+Jo%C3%A3o+Bosco+Lisbon&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=Pra%C3%A7a+S%C3%A3o+Jo%C3%A3o+Bosco,+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;ll=38.714163,-9.169486&amp;spn=0.007317,0.013261&amp;z=16" target="_blank"><em>Praça São João Bosco</em> </a> More about <a href="http://www.queirozportela.com/cemetpo.htm" target="_blank">cemeteries in Portugal</a></p>
<p><img title="Cemiterio Prazeres entrance" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/800px-Cemiterio_prazeres.jpg" alt="Cemiterio Prazeres entrance" width="400" height="300" /></p>
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		<title>Fado: &#8216;Vai Tu&#8217; in Lisbon&#8217;s &#8216;most photographed funicular&#8217; street near Bairro Alto &amp; every Sunday traditional fado out of the tourist circle</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:55:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Kruijs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fado is Portugal&#8217;s most well known music. Traditionally, the fado houses in Portugal are popular and a meeting spot for families and friends. In general: stay away in Lisbon from practically all fado places in Bairro Alto. They are too touristy and the quality not always worth the high prices, a tourist trap! &#8216;Vai Tu&#8217; is a local community group. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Fado</em> is Portugal&#8217;s most well known music. Traditionally, the <em>fado</em> houses in Portugal are popular and a meeting spot for families and friends. In general: stay away in Lisbon from practically all fado places in <em>Bairro Alto. </em>They are too touristy and the quality not always worth the high prices, a tourist trap!</p>
<p><img title="Lisbon fado Vai Tu Bica 1" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Lisbon-fado-Vai-Tu-Bica-1.jpg" alt="Lisbon fado Vai Tu Bica 1" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>&#8216;Vai Tu&#8217;</em> is a local community group. This neighborhood café is popular with locals who gather to sing along, located in <em><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=nl&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Rua+da+Bica+de+Duarte+Belo,+6+-+8+Lisbon&amp;sll=52.48278,5.515137&amp;sspn=2.930737,6.789551&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=R.+da+Bica+de+Duarte+Belo+8,+Lissabon,+Portugal&amp;z=16" target="_blank">Bica</a></em>, close to the <em>Bairro Alto</em> area.</p>
<p><img title="Lisbon fado Vai Tu traditional fado Bica 6" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Lisbon-fado-Vai-Tu-traditional-fado-Bica-6.jpg" alt="Lisbon fado Vai Tu traditional fado Bica 6" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>You won’t always find the best <em>fadistas</em>, but don’t let that scare you off. This is real traditional <em>fado</em>, out of the tourist circle, where the <em>fado</em> singers can enter spontaneously and improvise.</p>
<p><img title="Lisbon fado Vai Tu traditional fado Bica 8" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Lisbon-fado-Vai-Tu-traditional-fado-Bica-8.jpg" alt="Lisbon fado Vai Tu traditional fado Bica 8" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Every Sunday evening  <em>fado</em> singers and dinner from 20:00 &#8211; 24:00.</p>
<p>No professional waiters, it&#8217;s a volonteer job. The traditional Portuguese food is simple, cheap but good (ca. 5 euro pp), a bottle of wine cost 5 euro.  The atmosphere is very relaxed and it&#8217;s a mix of young and old.</p>
<p><img title="Lisbon fado Vai Tu traditional fado Bica 4" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Lisbon-fado-Vai-Tu-traditional-fado-Bica-4.jpg" alt="Lisbon fado Vai Tu traditional fado Bica 4" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>This singer is over 80 years old&#8230;<em>Vai Tu&#8217;</em> provides a unique window into classic<em> fado</em> popular culture. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcTzIQ65w1c&amp;feature=related" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p>
<p><img title="Lisbon fado Vai Tu traditional fado Bica 7" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Lisbon-fado-Vai-Tu-traditional-fado-Bica-71.jpg" alt="Lisbon fado Vai Tu traditional fado Bica 7" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>On the wall the legendary painting of <em>Maria Severa</em></p>
<p><em>Fadistas</em> often wear a black shawl of mourning as the legendary fadista <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/mouraria-one-of-lisbons-oldest-districts/" target="_blank"><em>Maria Severa Onofriando</em> </a>did after her passionate liaison with a nobleman, <em>Conde de Vimioso</em>. The affair ended badly. She died at age of 26 in 1846, either from suicide or tuberculosis.</p>
<p><em>Grupo Excursionista &#8216;Vai Tu&#8217; </em>, <em><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?hl=nl&amp;q=Rua+da+Bica+Duarte+Belo+6-8+Lisbon&amp;lr=&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=R.+da+Bica+de+Duarte+Belo+6,+Lissabon,+Portugal&amp;ll=38.710881,-9.146247&amp;spn=0.007334,0.013261&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A" target="_blank">Rua da Bica Duarte Belo 6-8</a></em> , a very picturesque small street with perhaps <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/lisbons-famous-funiculars-bica-gloria-lavra-spectacular-viewpoints-art-in-movement/" target="_blank">Lisbon&#8217;s most photographed funicular</a>.</p>
<p><img title="Fado traditional Vai Tu Bica street10" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Fado-traditional-Vai-Tu-Bica-street10.jpg" alt="Fado traditional Vai Tu Bica street10" width="400" height="300" /></p>
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		<title>Lisbon&#8217;s famous funiculars: Bica, Gloria, Lavra, spectacular viewpoints &amp; &#8216;Art in movement&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:16:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Kruijs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The funiculars Bica, Gloria and Lavra in Lisbon taking you up to spectacular viewpoints (miradouros). The (normally yellow) and famous tourist attraction funicular in Bica. Artist Alexandre Farto  covered the outside of the funicular with mirror-acrylic, called it &#8217;Espectro&#8217;  (Spectre) and pays tribute to the neighbourhood that is reflected in the lift during the journey, as if it were a film&#8230;. (From [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The funiculars <em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/lisbons-famous-bica-funicular-santo-antonio-partying-breathtaking-views/" target="_blank">Bica</a></em>, <em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/walking-around-unique-gloria-funicular-from-restauradores-to-bairro-alto-miradouro-viewpoint-de-sao-pedro-de-alcantara-port-wine/" target="_blank">Gloria</a></em> and <em><a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/lisbons-unique-lavra-funicular-first-transport-to-tackle-one-of-the-citys-steepest-slopes/" target="_blank">Lavra</a></em> in Lisbon taking you up to spectacular viewpoints (<em>miradouros</em>).</p>
<p><img title="Bica funicular silver tourist information" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Bica-funicular-silver.jpg" alt="Bica funicular silver tourist information" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>The (normally yellow) and famous tourist attraction funicular in <em>Bica</em>. Artist <em><a href="http://alexandrefarto.com/" target="_blank">Alexandre Farto </a> </em>covered the outside of the funicular with mirror-acrylic, called it &#8217;<em>Espectro&#8217;</em>  (Spectre) and pays tribute to the neighbourhood that is reflected in the lift during the journey, as if it were a film&#8230;. (From January &#8211; June 2010). Amazing!</p>
<p> <img title="Bica funicular silver March 2010 3 street" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Bica-funicular-silver-March-2010-3-street.jpg" alt="Bica funicular silver March 2010 3 street" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>This project  <a href="http://www.insideportugaltravel.com/things-to-see-a-do/arts-culture-and-heritage/7133-art-in-movement-in-lisbon.html" target="_blank">&#8216;Art in movement&#8217;  </a>(&#8220;<em>Arte em Movimento&#8221;) </em>is part of a Cultural Program for the promotion of Public Art, which <em><a href="http://www.carris.pt/en/network-map/" target="_blank">CARRIS</a></em>  (bus &amp; tram services including timetables) intends to carry out in some vehicles of its public service fleet. In 2010, the chosen vehicles were one lift (the <em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Justa_Lift" target="_blank">Santa Justa</a></em>) and the 3 funiculars, all of them are national monuments since 2002.</p>
<p><img title="Bica funicular March 2010 hanging laundry" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Bica-funicular-March-2010-hanging-laundry.jpg" alt="Bica funicular March 2010 hanging laundry" width="400" height="533" /></p>
<p>Typical Portuguese:  <a href="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/walking-around-lisbon-historical-center-hanging-laundry/" target="_blank">hanging laundry</a>, drying in the wind.</p>
<p><img title="Bica funicular silver March 2010 2 street" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Bica-funicular-silver-March-2010-2-street2.jpg" alt="Bica funicular silver March 2010 2 street" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>It climbs the <em>Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo</em> for 245 metres from the <em><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=nl&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Rua+do+Sao+Paulo+Lisbon&amp;sll=38.71001,-9.14614&amp;sspn=0.007284,0.013261&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=R.+de+S%C3%A3o+Paulo,+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;ll=38.712974,-9.145002&amp;spn=0,0.013261&amp;z=16&amp;layer=c&amp;cbll=38.707996,-9.145048&amp;panoid=A_oxyuymaGw1NdvqY6xGMg&amp;cbp=12,1.465255999999954,,0,0&amp;photoid=po-33331383" target="_blank">Rua Sao </a></em><em><a href="http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=nl&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Rua+do+Sao+Paulo+Lisbon&amp;sll=38.71001,-9.14614&amp;sspn=0.007284,0.013261&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=R.+de+S%C3%A3o+Paulo,+Lisboa,+Portugal&amp;ll=38.712974,-9.145002&amp;spn=0,0.013261&amp;z=16&amp;layer=c&amp;cbll=38.707996,-9.145048&amp;panoid=A_oxyuymaGw1NdvqY6xGMg&amp;cbp=12,1.465255999999954,,0,0&amp;photoid=po-33331383" target="_blank">Paul</a>o.</em></p>
<p><img title="Bica funicular March 2010 restaurant cafe" src="http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Bica-funicular-March-2010-restaurant-cafe.jpg" alt="Bica funicular March 2010 restaurant cafe" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>Largo de Santo Antoninho</em>, right next to <em>Bica&#8217;</em>s funicular downhill starting point.</p>
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