A cold imperial (draft beer) is the best to go with snails, a delicacy loved by the people of Lisbon.
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Solar dos Zagallos, a Space of Memory and Creativity on the South Bank
Today we challenge our readers to venture on a visit to Solar dos Zagallos, an old small palace in Sobreda, 15 minutes away from Lisbon, right next to the city of Almada on the south bank of the Tagus River.
Continue readingThe Dia da Espiga Fills Lisbon with Life and Tradition
On the Dia da Espiga (day of the ear of a cereal plant, usually wheat), during the morning, the streets of Lisbon are invaded by street vendors selling branches of ears. Some carry them in wicker baskets, and some fill strong-coloured plastic big bowls with fresh branches.
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Congratulations to the Pastelaria Benard that is turning 150 years this year. But this space doesn’t need any introductions. In the heart of Chiado, it has delighted the people of Lisbon and tourists for decades.
Continue readingNossa Senhora da Oliveira Church: A Hidden Treasure in Baixa
Inserted, interestingly enough, in a building like many others, its façade is so discreet that we might come across its door daily without ever noticing that there is a church. The Nossa Senhora da Oliveira Church is, perhaps, one of the most unknown spaces of Christian cult in Baixa, downtown Lisbon.
Continue readingWhere Did the Statues of the Garden of Praça de Londres Come From?
The statues of the garden of Praça de Londres (Garden of Irmã Lúcia), next to the church of São João de Deus, haven’t always been there. Do you have any idea of where they came from?
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