The Museu Calouste Gulbenkian is a huge art museum in Lisboa, Portugal. It is named after a British engineer with Armenian roots who was a pioneer in oil production in the Middle East – and used his money to collect art. The museum consists of different buildings in a park. Continue reading “Museu Calouste Gulbenkian”
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
Within the old cloister Madre de Deus at Lisboa, Portugal you can find the Museo Nacional do Azulejo (maybe the hardest Portuguese word to pronounce). It is a museum about painted tiles and exhibits numerous artworks on ceramic tiles. Continue reading “Museu Nacional do Azulejo”
Panteão nacional
The Igreja de Santa Engrácia is a church in Baroque style from the 17th century and maybe the most beautiful church in Lisboa, Portugal. It was only finished in the 20th century and it was never used as a church and became the national pantheon (Panteão nacional) instead. Continue reading “Panteão nacional”
Castelo de São Jorge
The Castelo de São Jorge is a fortress on a hill in the city quarter Alfama in Lisboa, Portugal. It was built by the Moors and was conquered in 1147 and destroyed to large extend during the earthquake in 1755. Today you can enjoy the nice viewpoint, walk on the restored walls of the castle and watch pheasants. Continue reading “Castelo de São Jorge”
Igreja de São Roque
When standing in front of the church of Saint Roch in Lisboa, Portugal you won’t expect what you’ll find inside. Behind the simply front portal there is the first Jesuit church in Portugal showing all the former richness of the country. Continue reading “Igreja de São Roque”
Elevador de Santa Justa
The Elevador de Santa Justa or Elevador de do Campo is an elevator transporting people between the city quarters Baixa (downtown) and Chiado (uptown) in Lisboa, Portugal. It was built until the year 1901 after plans of engineer Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard. Continue reading “Elevador de Santa Justa”
Getting around in Lisboa
Finding your way through Lisboa, Portugal using public transport is easy but involves a wild mix of vehicles and systems. We bought a Lisboa Card and were therefore able to use most of them free of charge – simply by holding the card in front of a validation system. Always remember: enter in front, exit in the rear. Continue reading “Getting around in Lisboa”
Cervejaria Portugalia
We came to the Cais de Sodré in Lisboa, Portugal as it is supposed to be a good area at the river Tejo with many restaurants. As it was winter most locations were closed and we found a high-quality seafood restaurant – but we had the feeling of being underdressed. Continue reading “Cervejaria Portugalia”
Rio Tejo
The river Tejo (Portuguese) or Tajo (Spanish) gathers his waters in Spain and runs from somewhere around Madrid to Portugal and into the Atlantic ocean close to Lisboa. It is the longest river on the Iberian peninsula. Continue reading “Rio Tejo”
Best views and Christmas market
The Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara is a nice viewpoint high above the old city of Lisboa, Portugal. It can be best accessed with the Ascensor da Glória. From there you have nice views on the city, even though some parts are currently closed due to deterioration. Continue reading “Best views and Christmas market”