Archive for the 'Lisbon city center' Category
Lisbon was already well known for its good food and beautiful terraces. But it’s all become much better since February this year: Pátio da Galé, facing the Tagus river and surrounded by the most stunning architecture, is a new and magical meeting place for both its population and visitors. Famous Praça do Comércio , one of the most majestic squares [...]
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August 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Architecture, History, Lisbon city center, Maps, Places to go, Praça do Comércio, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, Tejo river, Terrace, Tourist information | No Comments
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 [...]
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May 25th, 2011 | Posted in Alfama, Culture, fado, favorite places, flea market, Lisbon city center, Maps, Tourist information, Tram 28, vintage, Walking around | No Comments
Restaurant São Cristóvão is a tiny place in Lisbon’s historical city center Alfama near Mouraria, the oldest areas of Lisbon and a narrowed maze of tiny streets and stairs. Really worth a visit! Owner Maria Levy in her restaurant São Cristóvão, Alfama Lisbon This small family-run restaurant is famous for its Cape Verdean- and other African dishes. The menu also [...]
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April 17th, 2011 | Posted in Alfama, History, Lisbon city center, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Restaurants (cheap), Tourist information, Video | 2 Comments
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 – 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. [...]
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March 4th, 2011 | Posted in Baixa, Culture, Eating & drinking, History, Lisbon city center, Maps, Praça do Comércio, Tourist information, Wine | 2 Comments
Large but cozy Asian restaurant ‘WOK Oriental’ is also a tourist attraction, like the nearby Santa Justa Lift. The food is very tasty and cheap. They serve Chinese, Japanese, and also Brazilian (picanha), Portuguese and vegetarian food. Lunch € 7.95, dinner € 8,95 Eat as much as you want.. In this Asian restaurant they also [...]
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February 13th, 2011 | Posted in Baixa, Lisbon city center, Maps, Restaurants (cheap), Restaurants vegetarian friendly, Santa Justa elevator, Seafood, Sightseeing, Tourist information | No Comments
Planning a short trip to Lisbon? My inside (cheap) tips and trip ideas! ‘Hop on and hop off’ open-topped double decker bus tours are a popular way for tourists to view Lisbon city. The “River Tagus tour” offer you the the opportunity to view the areas in which most of its monuments may be found, such [...]
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August 12th, 2010 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Activities, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Bars, Belém, Boat trips, Breathtaking views, Cais do Sodré, Castelo Sao Jorge, Children, Cristo Rei statue, GoCar, History, Lisboa Card, Lisbon city center, Maps, Moorish kiosks Lisbon, Parque das Nações, Sightseeing, Tejo river, Tourist information, Tram 28, Vasco da Gama bridge, Viewpoints Miradouros, Walking around | 1 Comment
Lisbon Gay Pride (Arraial Pride), was held on June 26, Terreiro do Paço. Arraial Pride has been, since its start in 1997, the biggest and most nationwide participated lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) event in Portugal. A unique festival with diverse calender of events, highlights including Arraial Brides, Queer games, a welcome center, Gay [...]
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July 18th, 2010 | Posted in Beach 19, Gay, Lisbon city center, Lisbon LGBT, Maps, Praça do Comércio, Video | 3 Comments
Football is very important in Portugal. A lot of the Portuguese even watch a match on TV while eating their dinner in a restaurant…. At the moment football lovers and tourists from all over the world follow the matches in Lisbon’s city center. According to the Portuguese and Ronaldo Portugal should be considered among the [...]
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June 26th, 2010 | Posted in football, History, Lisbon city center, Maps, Places to go, Praça da Figueira, Remarkable, Rossio, Tourist information | 1 Comment
Even if you don’t stay in Lisbon’s boutique hotel Bairro Alto , you can take the tiny golden lift up to the sixth-floor roof terrace and enjoy amazing views by having a light lunch, or just an afternoon tea or a cup of coffee. March 2010, a cloudy day.. The roof terrace, giving long views [...]
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April 12th, 2010 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Breathtaking views, Chiado, Drinks, Lisbon city center, Rua Garrett, Sightseeing | 2 Comments
Fábulas , located in Chiado Lisbon, is a combination of a restaurant, (cyber) café, wine bar and a unique gallery. There is an exhibition every other month. The month when there is no exhibition, there are various activities such as concerts or cinema cycles. March 2010. Fábulas is showing the latest wonderful works by a Polish artist, Joanna Latka (r), currently living [...]
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April 6th, 2010 | Posted in cafe, Chiado, Lisbon city center, Maps, Remarkable, Restaurants, Tourist information | 1 Comment