Archive for the 'Tejo river' Category
Restaurant Pharmacia in Lisbon is integrated into the Pharmacy Museum just near Tagus river viewpoint (miradouro) Santa Catarina or Adamastor. The remarkable décor is inspired by pharmacies of the past, the menu is a surprise and the service is warm! Restaurant Pharmacia Lisbon – the garden in summertime on a Sunday afternoon Restaurant Pharmacia is integrated into the Museum of [...]
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March 22nd, 2012 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Architecture, Breathtaking views, Culture, favorite places, History, Maps, Quality Restaurant, Remarkable, Santa Catarina, Tejo river, Tourist information, Viewpoints Miradouros, vintage | 2 Comments
Lisbon was already well known for its good food and beautiful terraces. But it’s all become much better since February this year: Pátio da Galé, facing the Tagus river and surrounded by the most stunning architecture, is a new and magical meeting place for both its population and visitors. Famous Praça do Comércio , one of the most majestic squares [...]
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August 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Architecture, History, Lisbon city center, Maps, Places to go, Praça do Comércio, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, Tejo river, Terrace, Tourist information | 1 Comment
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
Right next to one of the most popular viewpoints (miradouros) on the river Tagus (Tejo) in Lisbon Adamastor, you’ll find Palácio Verride, a former 18th- century Palace, better known as Palácio de Santa Catarina. ‘Pop Up’ 2010 Art Gallery Santa Catarina Palace: Artwork Tiago Chagas Nowadays the municipality of Lisbon is the owner of the former Palace, and excellent art [...]
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January 5th, 2011 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Architecture, Culture, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Museum, Santa Catarina, Tejo river, Tourist information, Video, Viewpoints Miradouros | 1 Comment
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
Planning a short trip to Lisbon? Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Cacilhas, (Almada, part of Lisbon area), the south bank of the river Tagus (Tejo). Very easy to reach by ferry. The views on downtown Lisbon and the 25 April Bridge are amazing! Take the ferry from Lisbons’ Cais do Sodré (every 10 minutes) to Cacilhas at the other [...]
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August 23rd, 2010 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Activities, Cristo Rei statue, favorite places, Ferry river Tejo, Lisbon's lovely light, Maps, Restaurants, Restaurants (cheap), Romantic, Sightseeing, Tejo river, Tourist information, Video, Walking around | 2 Comments
Planning a short trip to Lisbon? My inside (cheap) tips and trip ideas! ‘Hop on and hop off’ open-topped double decker bus tours are a popular way for tourists to view Lisbon city. The “River Tagus tour” offer you the the opportunity to view the areas in which most of its monuments may be found, such [...]
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August 12th, 2010 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Activities, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Bars, Belém, Boat trips, Breathtaking views, Cais do Sodré, Castelo Sao Jorge, Children, Cristo Rei statue, GoCar, History, Lisboa Card, Lisbon city center, Maps, Moorish kiosks Lisbon, Parque das Nações, Sightseeing, Tejo river, Tourist information, Tram 28, Vasco da Gama bridge, Viewpoints Miradouros, Walking around | 2 Comments
This remarkable cemetery is really an interesting place to visit. Famous Portuguese personalities are buried here, mainly actors, singers, writers, painters and television presenters. The mortal remains of Amália Rodrigues, the famous fado artist, were transferred to the National Pantheon in Lisbon (under enormous pressure from her admirers and a change in the law requiring a [...]
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May 13th, 2010 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Amália Rodrigues, Architecture, Breathtaking views, cemeteries, Culture, History, Maps, Monument, Pessoa, Remarkable, Tejo river, Tombs, Tourist information | 2 Comments
Away from the crowds, on the south bank of the river Tagus (Sul do Tejo), there’s the beach of Alcochete, located near the small city of Montijo . From Lisbon you can take a bus across the Vasco da Gama Bridge directly to Alcochete centre at Oriente station (431, the most frequent), or 432 and 437. Ferry boat [...]
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January 4th, 2010 | Posted in Beaches around Lisbon, Boat trips, Breathtaking views, Cais do Sodré, Ferry river Tejo, Maps, Public transport, Tejo river, Tourist information, Vasco da Gama bridge | No Comments
Availability calendar Great old Moorish neighborhood: 1 -bedroom very old house in Alfama, Beco da Lapa, historic part of Lisbon. Free Wifi. Occupied? Maybe you like this 2-bedroom apartment in Bairro Alto 3 floor house in Alfama Lisbon: lounge area The foundations of this renovated house in Alfama date from the 16th century. Located in the historic [...]
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October 26th, 2009 | Posted in Alfama, Apartment in historic Lisbon - Alfama, Apartments, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Tejo river, Tourist information | 7 Comments
