Archive for the 'Terrace' Category
The ‘House of Wonders’ is really worth a visit if you are in Portugal’s famous vacation spot Cascais. Looking for a lunchtime snack this unique place is easy to find in the center of the former fishing village close to the beach. Easy to reach from Lisbon (30 min. by train) Roof terrace ‘House of Wonders’ in Cascais: excellent relaxing [...]
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April 30th, 2013 | Posted in Eating & drinking, favorite places, Maps, Public transport, Remarkable, Shopping, Sightseeing, Souvenirs, Terrace, Tourist information, vintage | 1 Comment
When you travel to Lisbon it is a must to visit the legendary St. George’s castle. Walking from the beautiful Rossio square to Castelo de São Jorge, you will cross square Praça Martim Moniz. This is where the historic Mouraria neighborhood starts, nowadays a multicultural area. Enjoy a light meal and soft music here in the sun! Square Martim Moniz February 2013: Kiosk ‘A [...]
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February 21st, 2013 | Posted in Activities, Architecture, Children, Culture, DJ, Drinks, Eating & drinking, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Markets, Mouraria, Music, Restaurants (cheap), Terrace, Tourist information, Tram 28, Video | No 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
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
On August 6, 711 Lisbon was taken by the Moors, 400 years later the city returned to Christian rule. Nowadays the Moorish influence is still present, like the lovely designed old kiosks (quiosque), serving old-fashioned Portuguese refreshments and snacks. A few examples near beautiful viewpoints, favorite tourist attractions, some recommended restaurants and how to get there. Kiosk Camões [...]
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February 1st, 2010 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Activities, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Baixa Chiado, Bars, Breathtaking views, Cais do Sodré, Cristo Rei statue, Ferry river Tejo, flea market, Gay, History, Maps, Moorish kiosks Lisbon, Principe Real, Terrace, Tourist information, Viewpoints Miradouros | 5 Comments
Restaurant Marisqueira ‘Guarda Rio’, (Antigo Pavilhão da Guarda Fiscal, a former observation point overlooking the river Tagus) is located just near Cais do Sodré, Lisbon’s major bus, metro, train station and ferry terminal. The marisqueira (seafood in Portuguese) is unfailingly fresh, the waiters are very friendly. The location, right next to the river Tagus, is [...]
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June 16th, 2009 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Breathtaking views, cafe, Cais do Sodré, History, Lisbon city center, Lisbon people, Maps, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, Seafood, Tejo river, Terrace | 3 Comments
‘Blues‘, located on the banks of the Tagus River, is a distinghuished restaurant/bar in Lisbon. Inspired by the Louisiana traditional architecture, it offers an atmosphere to the sound of blues and jazz. ‘Blues’, a mixture of restaurant, bar and discotheque, is a famous hotspot, very popular by the Lisbon nightscene. Here you can enjoy the restaurant, the nightclub (Fridays and Saturdays, [...]
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May 1st, 2009 | Posted in Bars, Lisbon by night, Music, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, Restaurants vegetarian friendly, Smoking allowed bars/restaurants, Tejo river, Terrace, Tourist information | No Comments
‘O Terraço’ is overlooking the river Tagus , 25 April bridge and the city. It’s a great place to sit and relax with sofas and armchairs, wonderful lounge-music, close to The Castle of St. Jorge. The most amazing view over Lisbon can be enjoyed from here! This cafe/bar is located on the terrace of the old Chão [...]
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April 7th, 2009 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Bars, Breathtaking views, cafe, Castelo Sao Jorge, favorite places, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Tejo river, Terrace | 2 Comments
Quite close to the historic Alfama neighborhood, a very nice street to walk around at Lisbon’ city center is Rua dos Bacalhoeiros (street of the cod fish sellers). The buildings that face the Tejo River look lovely, but if you take a closer look, they mostly are in a worse condition. Walking from Praça do Comércio in the direction to Alfama, you will get to [...]
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February 28th, 2009 | Posted in Activities, Architecture, Fish, History, Lisbon city center, Museum, Places to go, Restaurants (cheap), Tejo river, Terrace, Tourist information, vintage, Walking around | 2 Comments
Elegant shopping street Rua Garrett, lIsbon, that leads from the Baixa to Chiado, is named after the author and poet Joao Almeida Garrett (1799-1854). The area is also an important cultural area, with several museums and theatres. Rua Garett, June 2008. On the background cafe ‘A Brasileira’ s terrace. You will see young locals here just socialising or [...]
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July 18th, 2008 | Posted in Architecture, Baixa Chiado, cafe, Coffee culture/tea, Drinks, History, Lisbon city center, Maps, Places to go, Restaurants, Rua Garrett, Shopping, Terrace, Walking around | 1 Comment
