The Museum of Portuguese Decorative Arts
    The Museum of Portuguese Decorative Arts
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    The Tragic Earthquake of 1755
    The Tragic Earthquake of 1755
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    Historic Cemeteries: Eerie Places or Open-Air Museums?
    Historic Cemeteries: Eerie Places or Open-Air Museums?
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    The Artivist Bordalo II in Lisbon
    The Artivist Bordalo II in Lisbon
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    A Brief History of Tagus Estuary Boats: illustrated postcards

    A Brief History of Tagus Estuary Boats

    November 11, 2022 /
    In this article, the collector Luís Bayó Veiga takes us through a vivid and captivating history of Tagus estuary boats...
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    The Colours of the Portuguese Pavement in Lisbon - Rua Lopes de Mendonça

    The Colours of the Portuguese Pavement in Lisbon

    October 21, 2022 /
    The colours of the Portuguese pavement are mostly black and white. However there’s one coloured that deserves a closer look…
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    Lisbon of Spies - Hotel Avenida seen from Rossio

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    getLISBON invites

    In this series, other authors from different areas are challenged to publish their work, always with the city of Lisbon as the main topic.

    A Brief History of Tagus Estuary Boats
    A Brief History of Tagus Estuary Boats

    by Luís Bayó Veiga

    by Luís Bayó Veiga

    by Luís Bayó Veiga

    Lisbon of Spies – Intrigue and Glamor in World War II
    Lisbon of Spies – Intrigue and Glamor in World War II

    by Marisa Filipe

    by Marisa Filipe

    by Marisa Filipe

    Water Museum: Diving in Lisbon
    Water Museum: Diving in Lisbon

    by Bárbara Bruno

    by Bárbara Bruno

    by Bárbara Bruno

    The Art Nouveau Tiles in Lisbon
    The Art Nouveau Tiles in Lisbon

    by António José Barros Veloso / Isabel Almasqué

    by António José Barros Veloso / Isabel Almasqué

    by António José Barros Veloso / Isabel Almasqué

    The Name of Macau
    The Name of Macau

    by Ana Cristina Alves

    by Ana Cristina Alves

    by Ana Cristina Alves

    Áurea Museum Hotel, an Archaeological Secret in Lisbon
    Áurea Museum Hotel, an Archaeological Secret in Lisbon

    by Raquel Policarpo e Inês Ribeiro

    by Raquel Policarpo e Inês Ribeiro

    by Raquel Policarpo e Inês Ribeiro

    The Macau Scientific and Cultural Centre Museum
    The Macau Scientific and Cultural Centre Museum

    by Ana Cristina Alves

    by Ana Cristina Alves

    by Ana Cristina Alves

    The Macau Scientific and Cultural Centre
    The Macau Scientific and Cultural Centre

    by Ana Cristina Alves

    by Ana Cristina Alves

    by Ana Cristina Alves

    Ajuda Cemetery, the Third Historic Cemetery of Lisbon
    Ajuda Cemetery, the Third Historic Cemetery of Lisbon

    by Ema Câmara

    by Ema Câmara

    by Ema Câmara

    Liszt in Lisbon, in the Midst of Lisztomania
    Liszt in Lisbon, in the Midst of Lisztomania

    by Luís Lopes

    by Luís Lopes

    by Luís Lopes

    The Area of Cais do Sodré: Origin and Experiences
    The Area of Cais do Sodré: Origin and Experiences

    by Luís Bayó Veiga

    by Luís Bayó Veiga

    by Luís Bayó Veiga

    The Colours of the Portuguese Pavement in Lisbon

    DISCOVERING

    The Colours of the Portuguese Pavement in Lisbon

    The colours of the Portuguese pavement are determined by the stones used in its compositions, which are mostly black and white. There are also coloured Portuguese pavements, ...

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    October 21, 2022

    The Fado Song Velha Tendinha

    HISTORY

    The Fado Song Velha Tendinha

    Today we’re going to explore the fado song Velha Tendinha that drops hints about the population of Lisbon and its experiences that are worth observing.

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    June 30, 2021

    Visiting Cacilhas: Land of Workers, Donkey Rides and Gastronomy

    TAGUS RIVER

    Visiting Cacilhas: Land of Workers, Donkey Rides and Gastronomy

    This time we’re visiting Cacilhas. Today’s programme includes the Tagus river, breathtaking views of the city of Lisbon, culture and gastronomy.

    When it’s warmer, ...

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    June 19, 2019

    The Urban Artist MOAMI, Inspiring Dreams

    PERSONALITIES

    The Urban Artist MOAMI, Inspiring Dreams

    It was at Casa da Cultura de Sacavém that urban artist MOAMI told us about her journey, her art and also her mural created for Loures Arte Pública 2021 (public art festival), ...

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    July 28, 2021

    The Procession of Our Lady of Health in Lisbon

    EVENTS

    The Procession of Our Lady of Health in Lisbon

    The Procession of Our Lady of Health is a centuries-old tradition in gratitude for the end of a terrible plague that devastated Lisbon in the 16th century.

    This year, ...

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    June 3, 2020

    Tendinha Tavern, an Old Eatery in the Modern Lisbon

    GASTRONOMY

    Tendinha Tavern, an Old Eatery in the Modern Lisbon

    Tendinha Tavern must be the only commercial establishment that claims to be younger than it actually is. Why they do this we don’t know but we’ll reveal many other curious facts ...

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    June 16, 2021

    Coffee Roaster Flor da Selva

    SHOPPING

    Coffee Roaster Flor da Selva

    The coffee roaster Flor da Selva is the historic industrial space that we invite you to get to know today. Let yourself immerse in its intense and perfumed aroma.

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    January 13, 2021

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    Lisbon in Us

    It’s a series where we share first-person stories. Here the common denominator is the city and its human heritage.

    Lisbon in Us by Cathy Douzil
    Lisbon in Us by Cathy Douzil
    Lisbon in Us by Marilia Varella
    Lisbon in Us by Marilia Varella
    Lisbon in Us by Itamar De Grandi
    Lisbon in Us by Itamar De Grandi
    Lisbon in Us by Raquel Santos
    Lisbon in Us by Raquel Santos
    Lisbon in Us by Eileen McDonough
    Lisbon in Us by Eileen McDonough
    Lisbon in Us by Monika Wtulich
    Lisbon in Us by Monika Wtulich
    Lisbon in Us by Rosa Simão
    Lisbon in Us by Rosa Simão
    Lisbon in Us by António Valdemar Oliveira
    Lisbon in Us by António Valdemar Oliveira
    Lisbon in Us by Célia Pilão
    Lisbon in Us by Célia Pilão
    Lisbon in Us by Luísa Coelho
    Lisbon in Us by Luísa Coelho
    Lisbon in Us by Guilherme Pereira
    Lisbon in Us by Guilherme Pereira
    Lisbon in Us by Manuela Henriques
    Lisbon in Us by Manuela Henriques
    Lisbon in Us by Isa Silva
    Lisbon in Us by Isa Silva
    Lisbon in Us by Miguel Abreu
    Lisbon in Us by Miguel Abreu
    Lisbon in Us by Pedro Vaz
    Lisbon in Us by Pedro Vaz
    Lisbon in Us by Ryoko Inamura
    Lisbon in Us by Ryoko Inamura
    Lisbon in Us by Agnaldo Lima
    Lisbon in Us by Agnaldo Lima
    Lisbon in Us by Cláudia Andrade
    Lisbon in Us by Cláudia Andrade
    Lisbon in Us by Luís Lopes
    Lisbon in Us by Luís Lopes
    Lisbon in Us by MOAMI
    Lisbon in Us by MOAMI
    Lisbon in Us by Luís Bayó Veiga
    Lisbon in Us by Luís Bayó Veiga
    Lisbon in Us by Evanne Schmarder
    Lisbon in Us by Evanne Schmarder
    Lisbon in Us by Alexis Passechnikoff
    Lisbon in Us by Alexis Passechnikoff
    Lisbon in Us by Rui Martins
    Lisbon in Us by Rui Martins
    Lisbon in Us by Gracinda Gomes
    Lisbon in Us by Gracinda Gomes
    Lisbon in Us by Teresa Mouro
    Lisbon in Us by Teresa Mouro
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