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Author: Stefan

IT architect at Kassel, from Göttingen, Germany. Addicted on travelling out of pure curiosity. Holder of a seasonal ticket of SV Werder Bremen; airbase Frankfurt (FRA). Collector of city maps, tourist guides, fridge magnets and coffee mugs.
Posted on December 29, 2017May 2, 2018

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Lisboa

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”

Posted on December 29, 2017May 2, 2018

Torre de Belém

Torre de Belém, Lisboa

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”

Posted on December 29, 2017April 19, 2022

Eléctrico 28

Tram, Lisboa

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”

Posted on December 28, 2017May 2, 2018

Stupido

Stupido 1/1, Lisboa

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”

Posted on December 28, 2017May 2, 2018

Mercado da Ribeira

Mercado da Ribeira, Lisboa

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”

Posted on December 28, 2017May 2, 2018

Arco da Rua Augusta

Arco da Rua Augusta, Lisboa

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”

Posted on December 28, 2017May 2, 2018

Linha d‘áqua

Linha d'Água, Lisboa

When walking through a city like Lisboa, Portugal you’ll need a drink and a snack now and then. We found the restaurants in museums to be a good place for that, but one of the simplest, nicest and cheapest eateries was the Linha d’áqua.

Continue reading “Linha d‘áqua”

Posted on December 28, 2017May 2, 2018

Museu Calouste Gulbenkian

Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisboa

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”

Posted on December 28, 2017May 2, 2018

Museu Nacional do Azulejo

Museu Nacional do Azulejo, Lisboa

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”

Posted on December 28, 2017May 2, 2018

Panteão nacional

Panteão Nacional, Lisboa

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”

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