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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The Português Suave Architectural Style in the 1940s Lisbon
In this article we’ll be covering the Português Suave architectural style, the aesthetic that has marked the entire country in the 1940s.
Continue readingThe Lisbon Trams, an Icon of the City
The Lisbon Trams are an icon of the city. We’ll tell you how they evolved, how they almost disappeared and its role today.
Continue readingThe First Means of Transport of Lisbon: the Origin of an Icon
Today we want to talk about the first means of transport of Lisbon. Among them, we find the origin of one of the biggest icons of the city: the Trams.
Continue readingFado, a Sonority of Lisbon
With an obscure origin, but surely resultant from the crossing and fusion of different cultures, fado has become the sonority of Lisbon and the feel of the city.
Continue readingThe National Archive of the Tombo Tower
The National Archive of the Tombo Tower has an important and valuable collection. Here are some of the most precious documents of Portugal and Humanity.
Continue readingStone Caravels, Do You Know Their Meaning?
Today we’re talking about the stone caravels that we find engraved on old façades or on drinking fountains mostly situated in the oldest areas of Lisbon.
Continue readingThe Symbol of the City of Lisbon
When strolling around the streets of the capital, everywhere we go we can find representations of a boat with two birds facing each other. Do you know why?
Continue readingThe Story of Neve and the Royal Factory of Ice
Did you know that in the 18th century there were cafés in Lisbon where Neve (snow) was sold? We’re gonna tell you this interesting story and its connection to the Royal Factory of Ice.
Continue readingA Reflection on the Restoration and Reconstruction of the Artistic Heritage
In the aftermath of the tragedy that destroyed part of the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris, a reflection on the restoration and reconstruction of the artistic heritage is necessary.
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