Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
Europe’s biggest indoor aquarium can be found in Lisboa, Portugal: the Oceanário de Lisboa is located in the Parque das Nações created for the world exhibition Expo 98. Via a building with changing exhibitions and a bridge you can access the main building with a giant fish tank in the center. Continue reading “Oceanário”
It seems to be always crowded: the shop Pasteis de Belém in Lisboas city quarter Belém not far away from the famous Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. It might be because it is so close to the tourist attractions, because it is named in so many guidebooks or because of its products. Continue reading “Pasteis de Belém”
The Museu Coleção Berardo is an art museum located in the Centro Cultural de Belém in Lisboa, Portugal – not far from the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. It is a wonderful place for modern and contemporary art. The museum was opened in 2007 and hosts the collection of José Berardo. Continue reading “Museu Coleção Berardo”
The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos is an important cloister in Belém and as a UNESCO world heritage site one of the must-see places in Lisboa, Portugal. That is why often long queues exist in front of the building, but it is worth waiting. The cloister was built from the year 1501 on and was home to the Hieronymites. It was the first and the last seamen saw when leaving or arriving at Lisboa. Continue reading “Mosteiro dos Jerónimos”
The memorial of discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) is a huge monument in Belém at the river Tejo. It was created by the regime of dictator Salazar to honor Prince Henry “the Navigator” who was an important figure for the Portuguese to discover the unknown world. Continue reading “Padrão dos Descobrimentos”
The Torre de Belém is one of the main sights in Lisboa, Portugal and obviously not very well suited for tourist masses. It was opened in 1521 as a lighthouse on a rock in the river mouth of the river Tejo. It was mostly used to greet leaving or arriving ships – not so much to protect the city. Continue reading “Torre de Belém”
The Carreira 28E dos Eléctricos de Lisboa is an historic streetcar line in Lisboa, Portugal and connects the city quarters Alfama, Baixa and Lapa. Especially because of narrow streets only short ancient streetcars are used. Continue reading “Eléctrico 28”
The Stupido is a funny bar in Lisboa, Portugal. It is painted in many colors, they offer a long list of good cocktails and serve some slices of pizza now and then. I wouldn’t cross the whole city for it but was the right bar for our needs. Continue reading “Stupido”
The Mercado da Ribeira is a market hall near the Cais de Sodré in Lisboa, Portugal. From the 19th century on fish, vegetables and fruits are traded here. In the western section of the market you can find the Time Out Market – a large food court with many food options. Continue reading “Mercado da Ribeira”
When accessing the Praça do Comércio in Lisboa, Portugal you will immediately see a triumphal arc – the Arco da Rua Augusta. It was planned after the earthquake in 1755 and commemorates the Portuguese exploration activities throughout the world. Continue reading “Arco da Rua Augusta”