Right on the leftside of the Rossio Station, close to the Restauradores square, you find Largo Duque de Cadaval. It is a bit hidden behind the recently-renovated Rossio train station, and full of sunny open-air cafes. This place is a good idea for a break or a romantic moment, a chat with some friends or [...]
February 9th, 2009 | Posted in cafe, Drinks, Lisbon city center, Restaurants, Restaurants (cheap), Romantic, Rossio, Rossio Station, Tourist information | 3 Comments
Rossio train- and metro station (Estação do Rossio) is incredibly unique, located between Rossio and Restauradores in Lisbon. Formerly known as Central Station (Estação Central), and that designation still appears in its façade. The beautiful neo-manueline architecture was designed by architect José Luís Monteiro, completed in 1887. Rossio train- and metro station Lisbon The Neo-Manueline [...]
January 13th, 2009 | Posted in Architecture, History, Lisbon city center, metro & train, Places to go, Public transport, Rossio, Rossio Station, Sightseeing, Sintra, Tourist information, Walking around | 7 Comments
From Bairro Alto you can walk to Rossio, stairs leading you down from Calçada do Duque starting in Rua Nova da Trindade, near a sex shop. Rua Nova da Trindade, near Bairro Alto Calçada do Duque is a street made of hundreds of stairs, lined with lots of traditional Portuguese restaurants (not cheap). Background: Saint George’s Castle [...]
October 15th, 2008 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Lisbon Historical Center, Places to go, Restaurants, Rossio, Rossio Station, Sightseeing, Walking around | 2 Comments
