Archive for the 'Music' Category
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
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
Terrace ‘Portas do Sol’ (Gates to the Sun) has opened his doors in October 2009, in Lisbon’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 [...]
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October 12th, 2010 | Posted in Alfama, Azulejos, Bars, Breathtaking views, cafe, Castelo Sao Jorge, Culture, DJ, Drinks, favorite places, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon's lovely light, Maps, Music, Romantic, Tejo river, Terrace, Tourist information, Tram 28, Video, Viewpoints Miradouros | 8 Comments
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 [...]
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September 3rd, 2009 | Posted in Bar ANOS 60 Mouraria, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Mouraria, Music, Romantic, Santo Antonio, Traditions | 3 Comments
‘Blues‘, located on the banks of the Tagus River, is a distinghuished restaurant/bar in Lisbon. Inspired by the Louisiana traditional architecture, it offers an atmosphere to the sound of blues and jazz. ‘Blues’, a mixture of restaurant, bar and discotheque, is a famous hotspot, very popular by the Lisbon nightscene. Here you can enjoy the restaurant, the nightclub (Fridays and Saturdays, [...]
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May 1st, 2009 | Posted in Bars, Lisbon by night, Music, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, Restaurants vegetarian friendly, Smoking allowed bars/restaurants, Tejo river, Terrace, Tourist information | No Comments
Cool lounge bar in Lisbon with a laid-back vibe. Bicaense is very popular with a youthful and stylish, Portuguese crowd. Located on a rather steep street, Rua da Bica Duarte Belo, 38-42, Santa Catarina, climbed by the famous Bica funicular. Bairro Alto, nearby, is a fantastic area to explore the vibrant and alternative nightlife in Lisbon. The Bicaense [...]
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April 14th, 2009 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Bars, cafe, DJ, Lisbon by night, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Music, Smoking allowed bars/restaurants | No Comments
No neighborhood in Lisbon is praised more in Fado music than Lisbons historical area Mouraria. Mouraria, Calçada de Santo André. This ‘Bairro‘ (neighborhood) is a maze of little, narrow streets, situated between Graça, Alfama and Costa de Castelo, given it’s name by the first Portugese king, Dom Afonso Henriques (1109 – 1185) , after Lisbon was taken over [...]
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October 30th, 2008 | Posted in Amália Rodrigues, Bars, fado, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Mouraria, Music, Places to go, Tourist information, Walking around | 14 Comments
In June, the month of the Festas dos Santos Populares (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. The main Saints’ days are for Antonio (June 12-13), John (June 23-24) and Peter (June 28-29). Program ‘Festas de Lisboa’ [...]
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July 6th, 2008 | Posted in Activities, Alfama, fado, Fish, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Mouraria, Music, Remarkable, Restaurants, Santo Antonio, Tourist information, Traditions, Walking around | 6 Comments
In June, the month of the Festas dos Santos Populares (Feast Days of the Popular Saints), the Lisbon nights are filled with lively festivities that take over the city’s historical center. On the eve of Saint Anthony day Lisbon turns into one big party! Lisbon’s craziest night 2011 Bica, near Bairro Alto – partying in the small [...]
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July 5th, 2008 | Posted in Alfama, Bairro Alto, Drinks, Eating & drinking, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Mouraria, Music, Remarkable, Santo Antonio, Tourist information, Traditions | 9 Comments
Alfama is certainly the most famous historic and oldest neighborhood in Lisbon. Beautiful azulejos (ancient tiles), Beco dos Loios, near Feira de Ladra (thieves market). Miradouro St. Luzia, famous viewpoint halfway between Sé Cathedral and the Castelo Sao Jorge. Nearby: viewpoint (miradouro) Portas do Sol Alfama famous tram ‘electrico 28′ A ‘must do’ and cheap [...]
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July 1st, 2008 | Posted in Alfama, Drinks, fado, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Music, Places to go, Restaurants, Viewpoints Miradouros, Walking around | 21 Comments
