Excellent gastronomy Lisbon: restaurant Pharmacia overlooking theTagus river, pharmaceutical paraphernalia Museum & “LSD” cocktail

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 [...]

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

Walking around Lisbon: Rua Barros Queiróz near Rossio Square, a real Portuguese atmosphere

Close to the famous Rossio Square, just off Largo de São Domingos, you will notice a lively street called Rua Barros Queiróz, where the locals as well as the tourists meet. Largo de São Domingos: ‘Lisbon, City of Tolerance’. What you’ll find here is a real Portuguese atmosphere: a variety of little shops, a typical [...]

October 21st, 2008 | Posted in Azulejos, cafe, Drinks, Eating & drinking, Food, Ginjinha cafe, Lisbon city center, Luxury food shops, Rossio, Shopping, Tourist information, Walking around | 1 Comment

Olive oil, basic element of Portuguese food, history, caldeirada (fish stew) recipe & Cláudio Silva’s traditional shop in Lisbon

Already in early history the Portuguese used olives in their alimentation, but like in many mediterranean countries, it was the romans that were responsible for the introduction of the fine art of producing and extracting higher quality olive oil. Nowadays olive oil is the main fat used in the preparation of Portuguese dishes, and also [...]

February 25th, 2008 | Posted in Fish, Food, History, Olive oil, Recepies, Seafood | No Comments

Apartments: Three bedroom apartment with lovely patio (30m2) in historic Lisbon, Mouraria & history

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 [...]

January 31st, 2008 | Posted in Amália Rodrigues, Apartments, Apartments: Three bedroom apartment with lovely patio (, Lisbon Historical Center, Mouraria, Restaurants (cheap) | 9 Comments