“São Roque Church in Lisbon – What to know before visiting” will explain the history, the hidden treasures, and the logistics of visiting one of Lisbon’s most beautiful churches. The church’s plain and simple exterior does nothing to foreshadow the Baroque style, the oil paintings, the gold gilding, the painted ceilings, the glazed tilework, and …
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Lisbon’s Gulbenkian Museum – What you need to know. Learn details about the collection, how to get to the Gulbenkian Museum, ticket prices, opening hours of the Museu Gulbenkian, and more. What will you see at the Gulbenkian Museum? The museum is housed in a simple, modernist building designed by architect Alberto J. Pessoa. The …
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The huge dome in Lisbon, the one that can be seen all over Alfama as well as from the other side of the river, is Santa Engrácia – The National Pantheon of Portugal. Here you will find tombs of Portuguese presidents, explorers, artists, and other heroes, as well as a magnificent view from the rooftop …
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Visit São Vicente de Fora in Lisbon; here is everything you need to know. With more than 100,000 tiles composing more than 200 scenes, Lisbon’s Monastery of Sao Vicente de Fora is the world’s largest collection of Baroque tiles. It also offers one of the best views of Lisbon. What will you see at São …
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Here’s what you need to know to visit Cristo Rei – Portugal’s Christ Statue, across the river from Lisbon. How tall is Cristo Rei? The statue of Cristo Rei stands on an isolated hilltop 133 meters above sea level. The pedestal was designed by architect Antonio Lino and and stands 82 meters (269) feet. It …
With nearly 400,000 visitors per year, the National Coaches Museum, Museu Nacional dos Coches, is one of the most visited museums in Lisbon, and it is one of the largest and most valuable collections of horse-drawn carriages in the world. Originally the museum was housed in The 1905 Royal Riding School which was part of …
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If you would like to go salsa dancing while you are in Lisbon, here are some venues, dances, and teachers to check out. Venues that frequently hold salsa dances or parties in or around Lisbon Ponto de Encontro, Cacilhas – Friday nights Bachata and Salsa Every Friday from 8 pm – midnight Free Admission Ponto …
Ajuda National Palace : A quick guide covers history, how to get there, admission, hours, what you will see, and information on the new Royal Treasure Museum at the Pálacio Nacional da Ajuda. History of the Ajuda National Palace Ajuda Nacional Palace, or the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, was the last royal palace built in …
Is Lisbon’s LX Factory worth visiting? Let’s see what the LX Factory has to offer. What is the LX Factory? The LX Factory is an entertainment and shopping complex with something for everyone and every budget. It is located in the western neighborhood of Alcântara, under the 25 April Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril). If …
The big difference between Pastéis de Nata and Pastéis de Belém is … Wait, first … What are Pastéis de Nata? Pastéis de Nata is a Portuguese pastry that resembles an egg custard tart. They have a flaky crust and a caramelized creme surface. Eat them hot or cold, with a sprinkling of cinnamon. One …
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