Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
The Convento do Carmo is a cloister with a Gothic-style church in the old uptown (Chiado) of Lisboa, Portugal. It belonged to the Carmelites named after mount Carmel in Israel. The cloister was built between 1389 and 1423. Continue reading “Church in ruins”
The Igreja de Santa Maria Maior or Catedral Sé Patriarcal is the oldest and most important church in Lisboa, Portugal. It was built from 1147 on and was hit by the two earthquakes in 1344 and 1755. It contains elements of different classic styles (Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque) and has a wonderful rose window in its front portal. Continue reading “Catedral Sé Patriarcal”
Alfama is maybe the most beautiful city quarter of Lisboa, Portugal. During Arab times it was the city center and germ cell that extended slowly in the direction of the current center in Baixa (downtown). Alfama is located at an inclining hill and is especially beautiful because of its narrow streets, small houses, viewpoints and important sights. Continue reading “Alfama”
The Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (formerly Aeroporto da Portela) is the most important airport of Lisboa, Portugal and the main hub of airline TAP. It is a well-organized medium size airport (IATA code: LIS) with two terminals. 22 million passengers use the airport each year. Continue reading “Aeroporto Humberto Delgado”
The Memmo Alfama Hotel is a wonderful boutique hotel in the city quarter Alfama of Lisboa, Portugal. It is a hidden gem at the end of a backstreet close to the Catedral de Sé. The have rooms with good views on the city quarter and a fantastic terrace with pools. Continue reading “Memmo Alfama Hotel”