Lisbon in June: wine, sangria, beer, the smell of grilled sardines, mojitos, caipirinhas, fado, pimba music and lots of people eating, drinking and dancing in the streets of the historical areas. On the eve of Saint Anthony day (June 13), Lisbon turns into a huge open air party! June 12, historic area Mouraria Rua da Guia Lisbon: Eve [...]
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August 24th, 2011 | Posted in Alfama, Bairro Alto, Culture, History, Maps, Mouraria, Remarkable, Santa Catarina, Santo Antonio, Tourist information, Traditions | 2 Comments
Artist Carlos Fernandez was born and raised in Mouraria, a historic (old Moorish) down town area in Lisbon. Together with Alfama, the Mouraria area is a muddle of very narrow streets and small squares, which gives the visitor a glimpse of a forgotten age. Mouraria, Lisbon: nostalgic drawing by Carlos Fernandez Carlos Fernandez earns his [...]
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May 10th, 2011 | Posted in Culture, fado, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Mouraria, Remarkable, Santo Antonio, Traditions | 1 Comment
A little bit hidden in the former Moorish quarter Mouraria, in a small street of one of Lisbon’s oldest districts, you’ll find Restaurant ‘Zé da Mouraria’, mainly visited by local Portuguese. Great typical Portuguese food and, also important, very nice people and a very informal atmosphere . One of my favorites! (Air-conditioned in summertime). Restaurant ‘Zé da Mouraria’, Rua João do Outeiro [...]
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July 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Amália Rodrigues, favorite places, Food, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Mouraria, Picanha meat from Brasil, Restaurants, Restaurants (cheap), Tourist information, Walking around | 2 Comments
Welkom! Voor informatie of reservering van mijn appartement in Mouraria kunt u mailen naar Julie Kruijs, thelisbonconnection@gmail.com of bel 0031 6 53941845/ skype: juliekr1956. Kijk op de Beschikbaarheids kalender Al bezet? Misschien is dan dit bijzondere 300 jaar oude huis in Alfama (1 slaapk.) iets voor u of dit trendy appartement in Bairro Alto met 2 slaapkamers. Fijne villa 140 km ten [...]
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October 26th, 2009 | Posted in Apartments, Apartments: Three bedroom apartment with lovely patio (, Culture, fado, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Mouraria, Video | 4 Comments
This unique bar and top-class restaurant has been established in the nineties in the Mouraria neighbourhood and is located at Largo do Terreirinho. It is also one of the best places to talk politics (also in English) and to listen to live music (Fado/Brasilian a.o.). The owner, senhor Fernando Casanova, chose the area of Mouraria because of [...]
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March 14th, 2008 | Posted in Bar ANOS 60 Mouraria, Bars, Clubs, fado, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Mariza, Mouraria, Music, Places to go, Quality Restaurant, Remarkable, Restaurants, Santo Antonio, Smoking allowed bars/restaurants | 4 Comments
If you want to get a good impression of the historical city of Lisbon, a very good idea is taking this typical little trolley, ‘elétrico 28′. This legendary tram 28 is a tourist attraction in itself. It goes all around town. Of course you can hop on and hop off. Tram (‘elétrico 28′), Alfama. Starting point: square [...]
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January 31st, 2008 | Posted in Alfama, Bairro Alto, Baixa Chiado, Feira da Ladra, flea market, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Mouraria, Public transport, Sightseeing, Tejo river, Tourist information, Tram & funicular, Tram 28, Video, Viewpoints Miradouros | 22 Comments
No clue who these people are, but it’s a rather positive initiative… The video gives good impression of the Baixa Chiado area. Share on Facebook
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January 31st, 2008 | Posted in Alfama, Bairro Alto, Baixa Chiado, Music, Video | No Comments
This old building in the heart of Mouraria, once home of Fado music and famous performer Amália Rodrigues (‘Lady of Lisbon’) is suitable for a long weekend trip with your friends to explore Lisbon’s nightlife, a romantic week with your beloved or a summer holiday with your family. The patio of 30m2 (sunny from March [...]
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January 31st, 2008 | Posted in Amália Rodrigues, Apartments, Apartments: Three bedroom apartment with lovely patio (, Lisbon Historical Center, Mouraria, Restaurants (cheap) | 9 Comments