Central Tejo – A dive into Lisbon’s energy
ooking for a captivating escape during your city trip to Lisbon? Central Tejo, formerly the Electricity Museum, located in the Belém, district, offers an…
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.
Pavilhão do Conhecimento – science and adventure for all ages
If you’re on a family city trip to Lisbon and looking for an educational and enjoyable experience for your children aged 6 to 15,…
Time travel to 1755: Experience the Lisbon Earthquake in Quake!
In the 18th century, Lisbon was one of the wealthiest cities in the world, thanks to overseas trade and the South American colony that…
Discover Joana Vasconcelos’ Electric Art World at MAAT: Plug-in Exhibition until March 25, 2024
MAAT museum is currently hosting an exhibition by the Portuguese visual artist Joana Vasconcelos for her solo show, Plug-in. This exhibition brings together Vasconcelos’…
Museu do Fado – the history behind the life song
In Alfama, you’ll find Museu do Fado, a small museum paying tribute to the traditional Portuguese musical genre born in the working-class neighborhoods of…
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…
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…
