Historic Cemeteries: Eerie Places or Open-Air Museums?
We invite you to challenge any dark view and embark on an adventure through the historic cemeteries of Lisbon!
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Discovering
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. Learn More
5 Parks and Gardens to Take the Children and Enjoy the View
Summer, sun and holidays don’t necessarily mean going to the beach. This week we chose to visit 5 parks and gardens to take the children and enjoy the view.
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Mysterious Marks in the Carmo Ruins’ Stones
They really are mysterious marks in the Carmo Ruins’ stones! Watch the video we’ve made for you and it’ll certainly surprise you.
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Snails, a Delicacy Loved by the People of Lisbon
A cold imperial (draft beer) is the best to go with snails, a delicacy loved by the people of Lisbon.
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Where 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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Portuguese Tilework: A Unique Form of Art in the World
Tilework is one of the ‘ex-libris’ of Portugal, that is to say, one of the symbols that represents our country. The originality in its application and the creativity in the crossing of various arts, have made the Portuguese tilework unique in the world.
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