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When you travel to Lisbon it is a must to visit the legendary St. George’s castle. Walking from the beautiful Rossio square to Castelo de São Jorge, you will cross square Praça Martim Moniz. This is where the historic Mouraria neighborhood starts, nowadays a multicultural area. Enjoy a light meal and soft music here in the sun! Square Martim Moniz February 2013: Kiosk ‘A [...]
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February 21st, 2013 | Posted in Activities, Architecture, Children, Culture, DJ, Drinks, Eating & drinking, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Markets, Mouraria, Music, Restaurants (cheap), Terrace, Tourist information, Tram 28, Video | No Comments
The ‘Clara Clara’ 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’s legendary flea market, Feira da Ladra, litt. thieves market. ‘Clara Clara’ kiosk cafe in the heart of fleamarket Feira da Ladra, [...]
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July 14th, 2011 | Posted in Alfama, Breathtaking views, Children, Coffee culture/tea, Culture, Drinks, Feira da Ladra, flea market, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Markets, Moorish kiosks Lisbon, Pantheon, Tejo river, Tourist information, Viewpoints Miradouros | No Comments
Do you enjoy flea market shopping? Every Sunday morning there’s a small market at square Praça do Comércio (‘Commerce Square’) , where you can find antiques, books, collectioner’s items, vinyl music albums, stamps, coins and (eco) handicraft. In summertime this market also take place on Saturdays. March 2009 This outdoor market is held every Sunday from 9am to [...]
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August 3rd, 2009 | Posted in antiques, Baixa, Coin Collectors Market, Eco-shopping Lisbon, flea market, Lisbon city center, Maps, Markets, Praça do Comércio, Shopping, Tourist information, vintage | 2 Comments
At the urban handicrafts Fair, Ladra Alternativa, you can find every type of item, from jewellery to home utensils, always with the knowledge that you are buying unique and original items for a cheap price. If you happen to be around: four times a year this indoor fair is held at the Dr Magalhães Lima Cultural Centre, Rua [...]
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May 29th, 2009 | Posted in Alfama, Christmas shopping, Eco-shopping Lisbon, flea market, Flea Market Alternative recycling, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Markets, Shopping, Souvenirs, Tourist information, vintage | 3 Comments
If you like to walk around outside of tourist areas go to Saldaña , the fashionable Avenidas Novas (a part of Lisbon built in the 1950s), with department stores, cinemas, museums, supermarkets and libraries. Avenida da República near Saldaña square. A must-do is to have breakfast or lunch in the wonderful old tea- and lunchroom Pastelaria Versailles (opened in 1922) which [...]
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May 14th, 2009 | Posted in Architecture, Coffee culture/tea, Lisbon city center, luxury shops, Maps, Markets, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants (cheap), Shopping, Walking around | No Comments
On every Sunday morning from 09:00 – 13:00, the second floor of the old market Mercado da Ribeira (Market near the river since 1882), is reserved for coin and stamp collectors. A good Dutch friend of mine is a coin collector, he asked me to browse the markets in Lisbon. I’m not really interested in [...]
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January 26th, 2009 | Posted in Activities, Coin Collectors Market, Feira da Ladra, flea market, Maps, Markets, Places to go, Praça do Comércio, Shopping, Tourist information | 1 Comment
Designer Alberto Gourgel was born in Angola, a Portuguese colony from the 16th century to 1975. ” I studied in a boarding school in Angola, but due to economical problems my brother and I moved to Lisbon in 1983. Being a kid, I already had a lot of creative ideas”. Market ‘A Feira da Ladra‘ (Lisbon’s famous flea [...]
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October 21st, 2008 | Posted in Alfama, Feira da Ladra, flea market, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Markets, Places to go, Shopping, Sightseeing, Tourist information, vintage, Walking around | 2 Comments
If you like browsing through local markets, go to Mercado de Arroios! The always very nice Portuguese people are proud to show you the fresh fish… …..and take their time to make a friendly neighbourly talk. This lively fresh produce & fishmarket is open from Monday-Saturday 07-00 till 14:00. Mercado de Arroios, Rua Ângela [...]
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July 15th, 2008 | Posted in Activities, Fish, Food, Maps, Markets, Seafood, Shopping, Walking around | 1 Comment
After browsing Lisbon’s famous flea market Feira da Ladra, (early in the morning you can find the best bargains), it’s a good idea to drink a coffee/beer or enjoy a lunch in Restaurant ‘O Panteao (Pantheon) de Santa Clara’ . Terrace cafe/restaurant ‘O Panteao (Pantheon) de Santa Clara’ Lisbon From the terrace you can see a part of [...]
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July 4th, 2008 | Posted in Alfama, antiques, Feira da Ladra, flea market, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Markets, Pantheon, Places to go, Restaurants, Restaurants (cheap), Shopping, Walking around | 3 Comments
Near the Cais do Sodre train station, on the other side of the road, you will see the beautiful building of the Mercado da Ribeira (market near the river, since 1882), topped with a Moorish-style dome. Worth a visit! Market Mercado da Ribeira, near the river Tejo, Lisbon Open: daily 05:00 – 14:00. Closed on Sundays. [...]
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June 30th, 2008 | Posted in Fish, Food, History, Markets, Port wine, Shopping | 4 Comments
