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Stone Caravels, Do You Know Their Meaning?

Stone 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.

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Boats Origin Sculpture Video

The Symbol of the City of Lisbon

The 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?

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Boats Origin

The Story of Neve and the Royal Factory of Ice

Real Fábrica do Gelo da Serra de Montejunto

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.

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A Reflection on the Restoration and Reconstruction of the Artistic Heritage

Uma Reflexão sobre Restauro e Reconstrução do Património Artístico: Interior da Igreja de São Domingos, após violento incêndio em 1959 foi restaurada nos anos 90 do séc. XX

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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Pombaline Downtown, the Reconstruction of Lisbon

Baixa Pombalina, a Reconstrução de Lisboa; Vista da Baixa a partir do Arco da Rua Augusta

The heart of Lisbon is indisputably the Pombaline Downtown. Its rigorously drawn streets are the result of an enormous catastrophe. Let’s find out!

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The Tragic Earthquake of 1755

O Fatídico Terramoto de 1755; Ruínas da Igreja do Convento do Carmo, Lisboa

Today when we talk about Lisbon the idea of a fabulous city arises immediately, but there was a tragic episode that deeply marked it, the earthquake of 1755.

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Baixa Downtown Lisbon
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