In December, thousands of colorful lights decorate Lisbon. Portuguese people love ‘the most wonderful time of the year’, celebrating Christmas with a lot of X-mas kitsch. Everywhere you look you see blinking neon lights, Christmas markets and decorated shops. If you are a Christmas hater, maybe it’s a better idea to visit this fascinating city [...]
There are lots of dogs in Lisbon, and a lot of them are quite happy…except the abandoned ones… they deserve a better life! You can help…read more about ‘BIANCA’ , Association for the protection of homeless Portuguese cats and dogs. “” Passeio o seu cão de saquinho na mão!” ‘Take your dog for a walk with a [...]
Availability calender Welcome! For information or a reservation please call 0031 653941845, skype juliekr1956 or mail to thelisbonconnection@gmail.com to Julie Kruijs (owner). Pictures: René van Gijn Authentic apartment in Mouraria , old town Lisbon, on the second floor, 3 bedrooms , free use of wireless internet connection and satellite TV. Outside sunny patio in summertime from March [...]
Welkom! Voor informatie of reservering van mijn appartement in Mouraria kunt u mailen naar Julie Kruijs, thelisbonconnection@gmail.com of bel 0031 6 53941845/ skype: juliekr1956. Beschikbaarheids kalender Bezet? Misschien is dit bijzondere 300 jaar oude huis in Alfama (1 slaapk.) iets voor u of dit trendy appartement in Bairro Alto met 2 slaapkamers Foto’s: René van Gijn Gunstig gelegen 120 jaar [...]
Availability calendar Great old Moorish neighborhood: 1 -bedroom very old house in Alfama, Beco da Lapa, historic part of Lisbon. Free Wifi. Occupied? Maybe you like this 2-bedroom apartment in Bairro Alto 3 floor house in Alfama Lisbon: lounge area The foundations of this renovated house in Alfama date from the 16th century. Located in the historic [...]
Despite the name, Casa da Índia (House of India), this is a real traditional, good and cheap restaurant with a Portuguese menu. The name refers to an organization that managed Portuguese trade in overseas goods, mainly in the 15th and 16th centuries. The Casa da Índia maintained a royal monopoly on the trade in spices, [...]
The month of June is party time in Lisbon! One of Portugal’s most popular saints, Santo António (Saint Anthony of Padua), was a Fransiscan friar canised by the Catholic Church in record time, one year after his death (on June 13, 1232). Many miracles have been attributed to him and he is considered a protector [...]
The historical district Bairro Alto in Lisbon comes alive as the sun sets. The many wonderful, small and intimate restaurants begin to open around 20:00 and in many of the restaurants can only seat 10 or 12 couples, and in some, even less. Restaurant ‘O Fogareiro’ (The Stove) is located Rua da Atalaia 92, Lisbon Some [...]
Although the travelling on public transport is much cheaper, this historical red tramcar tour allows you to know the most picturesque neighborhoods of Lisbon in a friendly and comfortable way, while listening to the commentary available in several languages or melancholic melody of fado music. You will pass the narrow and steep streets of the city’s traditional [...]
Restaurant ‘Casa da Comida’ in Lisbon is an international well-known restaurant, very famous for its Portuguese gastronomy. In January 2009 ‘Casa da Comida’ (‘ the house of food’) opened a new cafetaria/ restaurant in the wonderful new bamboo garden of Museum São Roque, just a few steps away from Bairro Alto (a legendary old neighborhood in Lisbon’s historical center). [...]
