Museu Nacional do Azulejo – the tile and its story
When I wander through Lisbon, I always love to admire the houses with those typical Portuguese tiles: azulejos. So it was only a matter…
Museums in Lisbon
Lisbon has a large number of museums that are certainly worth a visit during your city trip. Weve found a few interesting ones for you.
Mãe d’Água – Hidden water temple
Mãe d’Água (which translates to “mother of water”) is the old main reservoir, completed in 1834, where the water supplied from Aqueduto das Águas…
Pilar 7 Bridge Experience – heart of Ponte 25 de Abril
Quite impressive, that Ponte 25 de Abril bridge. But did you know that next to one of the pillars of this contraption you can…
Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira – hunting lodge turned palace
Built in the 17th century and intended as a hunting lodge for the first Marquis of Fronteira, that’s the palace Palácio dos Marqueses de…
Páteo Alfacinha – Lisbon’s best kept secret
One of the best things about having a travel blog about Lisbon is to discover special places and then actually not being able to…
Museu Nacional dos Coches – finest historic carriage collection in Lisbon
You would think that iconic landmarks like Elevador de Santa Justa, Castelo de São Jorge or Ascensor da Bica are the most visited sights…
Palácio Nacional da Ajuda – palace of great splendour
Looking to escape the many tourists in the city centre and Belém for a while, and still visit some of the best historical sights…
Museu da Carris – Lisbon public transport museum
If you want to know more about the history of all those yellow trams you see in the city, you have to plan for…
Reservatório da Patriarcal – Lisbon’s water supply
Hidden under the pond in the park Jardim do Príncipe Real you will find Reservatório da Patriarcal, (Patriarcal Reservoir). From 1864 until the mid-twentieth…
Hospital de Bonecas – the Lisbon dolls hospital
So your doll is sick, what do you do? In Lisbon, people have been going to the doll doctor at the dolls hospital for…
Arco do Triunfo da Rua Augusta
Arco do Triunfo da Rua Augusta is the gateway to the Baixa district, with Rua Augusta as its main street. Dit bericht bekijken op…
Convento do Carmo – photogenic ruins in Lisbon
In the middle of the city of Lisbon, between Chiado and Bairro Alto, you can find Convento do Carmo, the Carmo monastery. This impressive…
