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Santo Antonio in June: parades, feast, sardines, wine & live Fado music (2)

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).
 
Mouraria - all the streets in the […]

July 6th, 2008 | Posted in Alfama, Fish, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Mouraria, Music, Remarkable, Restaurants, Santo Antonio, Walking around, fado | No Comments

Lisbon’s craziest night: June 12 (1) a mix of religion and sex

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, June 13th, Lisbon turns into one big party!

Bica, near Bairro Alto - partying in the small street around the famous […]

July 5th, 2008 | Posted in Alfama, Bairro Alto, Drinks, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Mouraria, Music, Remarkable, Santo Antonio | 1 Comment