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If you like burlesque performances, glittering revue shows and cabaret a must-go place is bar “da Velha Senhora“ (Old lady’s bar) in Lisbon! Video: ‘Hallooooooooooooooooooo!” 2 beautiful ladies invite you to enjoy the show Bar ”da Velha Senhora” Cais do Sodré, Lisbon While eating traditional Portuguese snacks (“petiscos“) you can enjoy various artistic performances. This bar is in the same typical Portuguese [...]
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March 23rd, 2013 | Posted in Architecture, Bars, cafe, Cais do Sodré, Clubs, Culture, DJ, Drinks, fado, favorite places, History, Lisbon by night, Lisbon city center, Maps, Music, Remarkable, Tourist information, Video | No Comments
If you visit Lisbon it’s a nice idea to walk up the little hill from Praça Martim Moniz to the famous castle (Castelo São Jorge) . In a street called Calçada de Santo André nr. 15 you will see an atelier on the right side with a beautiful façade in Portuguese Art Nouveau style. Lisbon designer Sebastião Saraiva Lobo & [...]
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February 5th, 2013 | Posted in Architecture, Culture, History, Lisbon city center, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Remarkable, Shopping, Walking around | No Comments
Portugal is famous for the beautiful coloured tin cans of tuna, squid and sardines from the brands Pinhais, Tricana or Ramirez. These cans serve as decoration in cafe/bar“Sol e Pesca “(Sun and Fishing), but are also intended for consumption. A nice idea! Cafe/bar “Sol e Pesca“, Lisbon decorated with lovely coloured fish tin cans This bar used to [...]
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February 13th, 2012 | Posted in Bars, cafe, Cais do Sodré, Culture, Drinks, Fish, Food, History, Lisbon by night, Lisbon city center, Maps, Remarkable, Tourist information | 1 Comment
Bairro Alto is een van de oudste buurten van Lissabon en een legendarische uitgaansbuurt. Studenten en kunstenaars uit de hele wereld komen er graag. Appartement in Bairro Alto historisch Lissabon – vanaf 3 nachten 70/80 € per nacht (bij 2 pers., te huur tot 5 pers.). Voor informatie of reservering van dit appartement kun je mailen naar [...]
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February 13th, 2012 | Posted in Apartments: two bedroom apartment Bairro Alto, Bairro Alto, Bars, Clubs, Culture, fado, Gay, Lisbon by night, Lisbon city center, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Video | No Comments
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 | 1 Comment
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 | 1 Comment
Restaurant São Cristóvão is a tiny place in Lisbon’s historical city center Mouraria, one of the oldest areas of Lisbon and a narrowed maze of tiny streets and stairs. One of my favorits and really worth a visit! Owner Maria Levy in her restaurant São Cristóvão, Mouraria Lisbon This small family-run restaurant is famous for its Cape Verdean- and other [...]
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April 17th, 2011 | Posted in History, Lisbon city center, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Restaurants (cheap), Tourist information, Video | 5 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 | 1 Comment
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 | 2 Comments
