The cultural project getLISBON invites you to explore a variety of topics related to Lisbon, from curious and peculiar aspects to the important and iconic symbols of this marvellous city. Know More
On the night of the 5th Sunday of the Lent, this year on the 18th of March, Bairro Alto comes out to celebrate. Not to sing fado or for a bohemian night, but for a public display of faith, the Procession of Senhor dos Passos: From Bairro Alto to São Roque.
Procession of Senhor dos Passos: From Bairro Alto to São Roque Read More
About thirty years ago we developed a research on the decorative painting of the traditional boats of the Tagus River and we had the opportunity to know, at the time, one of the last popular painters, the master José Lopes. We found that little remained of this impressive legacy.
Traditional Boats of the Tagus River and Its Colourful Decorative Painting Read More
No, it’s not about the Valentine’s Day commemorated in the whole world that we’re going to talk about. We take advantage of this day of celebration of love to mention the romantic attitude of leaving love padlocks in the fences of monuments and its resulting consequences.
Love Padlocks on Valentine’s Day Read More
If you’re visiting Lisbon, it is only natural that you‘re interested in to getting to know Lisbon’s gastronomy. But this post is a bit different. We want to highlight 5 terraces with a fabulous view over Lisbon. And why not take advantage of these suggestions to celebrate Valentine’s Day?
5 Terraces with a Fabulous View for a Meal Read More
To mark the launch of this project, we decided to sketch a portrait of Lisbon through images. We aim to show our readers the so dynamic, unique and cheerful as well as traditional, diverse and nostalgic Lisbon. The result was Lisbon in Time Lapse by getLISBON.
Lisbon in Time Lapse by getLISBON: Behind-the-Scenes Read More
Many of our posts refer to episodes of the history of Lisbon, consequently to the History of Portugal. The Chronology of the Kings facilitates our readers to situate themselves in the various eras in a sequential logic.
Chronology of the Kings of Portugal Read More
