Archive for the 'Tejo river' Category
Opening in 1782, Restaurant Café Martinho da Arcada, located in the corner of the Praça do Comércio 37 near the Tagus river, is the oldest café in Lisbon.
The terrace under the beautiful arcades. Movie Praca do Comercio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhuLEkL0Ue4. Situated downtown, this cafe was once the ideal setting for the so called ‘tertúlia’s‘ (café talks). Well known names from Portuguese […]
October 13th, 2008 | Posted in Baixa, History, Lisbon city center, Lisbon people, Pessoa, Praça do Comércio, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, Tejo river, Wine, cafe | 1 Comment
Cais do Sodré is Lisbon’s major bus, metro, trainstation and ferry terminal to Cacilhas, Seixal, Montijo and ferries to Trafaria and Porto Brandão (near the beaches of Caparica). Or maybe you prefer a cruise on the river Tagus?
Cais do Sodré is serving westbound suburban route to Estoril and Cascais, and subway or bus for any spot in Lisbon. […]
August 7th, 2008 | Posted in Ferry river Tejo, Lisbon city center, Maps, Public transport, Tejo river, Tourist information, metro & train | 1 Comment
Take the ferry from Lisbons’ Cais do Sodré (every 10 minutes) to Cacilhas at the other side of the river Tagus. A boat trip is always fun! (Returnticket 1,20 euro)
Cais do Sodré, boat to Cacilhas (near the railway station)
Cacilhas is a picturesque neighbourhood in the banks of the river best known by its Cervejarias (traditional beer […]
July 10th, 2008 | Posted in Breathtaking views, Cristo Rei statue, Ferry river Tejo, Fish, Food, History, Lisbon's lovely light, Maps, Restaurants, Seafood, Tejo river, Terrace, Walking around | 1 Comment
You can find the Pantheon (Panteão Nacional) on Campo de Santa Clara, near Lisbons’ most famous flea market ‘Feira da Ladra’ (Thieves market)
The Pantheon is opened daily, from 09:00 - 13:00 and 15:00-19:00, a ticket cost 2 euro. It is possible to walk around the inside of the dome, you can climb the 169 stairs (I did […]
July 1st, 2008 | Posted in Alfama, Amália Rodrigues, Architecture, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Pantheon, Places to go, Tejo river, Tombs, Tourist information, Walking around, cemeteries | 1 Comment
Lisbon is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe! The ‘cidade das sete colinas’ (city of the seven hills) was originally built over seven hills on the margins of River Tagus. There’s a lot of places with marvellous views!
View from the Castelo Saint George (Castelo de São Jorge)
View on 25th of April Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril), […]
June 30th, 2008 | Posted in Breathtaking views, History, Lisbon city with 7 hills, Places to go, Tejo river | No Comments
My name is Erika Reusens, I was born in Belgium. I moved to Lisbon in 2004, which was quite an adventure, because I had to start all over again.
I live in a quiet part of the area Bairro Alto, ‘the place to be’ when it comes to nightlife! Bairro Alto means ‘High neighbourhood’, as it […]
June 29th, 2008 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Ferry river Tejo, Lisbon city center, Lisbon people, Places to go, Restaurants, Seafood, Tejo river, cemeteries, favorite places | No Comments
Around 1986, the Dutchman, Dirk Willem Gesink, decided to spend his honey-moon in Portugal. At that time he was a successful businessman in Holland and since his childhood a passionate sailor. He had started sailing when he was four years old at the “Loosdrechtse Plassen” in Holland.
Obviously he looked for a company that organized sailing […]
March 20th, 2008 | Posted in Lisbon people, Places to go, Tejo river | No Comments
‘Adamastor’ is a popular gathering place in Lisbon which is officially called the Miradouro de Santa Catarina. From this vista point you have the most breathtaking views of the Tagus river, the 25th of April Bridge and the Cristo Rei monument.
There is a small terrace with a small bar serving drinks and toasted sandwiches. Around […]
March 14th, 2008 | Posted in Breathtaking views, History, Places to go, Santa Catarina, Tejo river, Terrace | No Comments