Parque Príncipe Real (Real Prince), near Bairro Alto, is a wonderful park. This century-old cedar ‘umbrella’ tree is really amazing! At night Park Principe Real is one of the most popular and safest cruising areas in the city.
Laid out in 1860 with lots of exotic plants, the garden hosts a handicraft- and ecological products bazaar on specific days […]
Walking around in Lisbon is even better after spring has sprung. The streets, squares, parks and avenues are even more beautiful now that the jacarandas are beginning to blossom. Originally from South America, these trees of the Bignoniaceae family arrived in Lisbon in the mid-17th century and ever since, between May and June when they’re […]
Beautiful Avenida da Liberdade (Liberty Avenue) is located between Restauradores Square and Marquis of Pombal Square. The Avenue was built between 1879 and 1882.
This broad boulevard, with a pedestrianised centre in the middle, is the Portuguese equivalent of the Champs Elysees.
It’s a lovely avenue to wander down, with cafes where you can take a break.
If you are […]
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 have lunch in Restaurant ‘O Panteao de Santa Clara’ (from the terrace you can see the Pantheon) just above the market, serving real Portugese food for a good price. If you […]
A few examples of typical Portuguese window-dressing..
Walking is the best way to discover Lisbon! When walking from the Church (Igreja) da Madalena to Praca Martim Moniz, Rua da Madalena is partly a remarkable commercial street….
The easiest way to get there is from the central square Rossio
From Rossio you walk up to Rua do Carmo. There are trendy shops of international brands and some other traditional and very old ones.
Rua do Carmo, June 2008
Famous and curious little glove store ‘Luvaria Ulisses’, nr 87 A, with its own production of tailor made gloves […]
Bairro Alto (high neighbourhood) or just Bairro
Nowadays this picturesque heart of Lisbon’s youth culture, nightlife, shopping and entertainment district, is one of the oldest districts of Lisbon dating from the 16th century. It has traditionally been Lisbon’s bohemien haunt of artists and writers. All the major Portuguese newspapers had their offices in this area.
(Rua da Rosa). […]
Near the Cais do Sodre train station, on the other side of the road, you will see the beautiful building of the Mercado do Ribeira (market near the river, since 1882), topped with a Moorish-style dome.
Open: daily 05:00 - 14:00. Closed on Sundays. Address: Avenida 24 de Julho
The cities biggest open food market is selling everything: […]
Opened in October 2005, the A Outra Face da Lua (’the other side of the moon’) shop has an exclusive selection of vintage clothing and accessories, recycled clothing by Carla Belchior, wallpaper, tin toys, Melissa shoes and traditional Portuguese products like Clarim soap and Bordalo Pinheiro products.
Amidst all these special products you can sit down […]