The 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.
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History
Pombaline Downtown, the Reconstruction of Lisbon
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
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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Chintz of Alcobaça, A Cultural Heritage at Risk
Chintz of Alcobaça is a very expressive and colourful woodblock printed Portuguese cotton fabric. The reason why it is called Alcobaça is still a mystery.
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The Entalados of the 1950s Lisbon
The entalados of the 1950s Lisbon are sculptural elements that were present in the decorative stonemasonry of the new buildings from the second expansion of Avenidas Novas zone.
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Cardaes Convent: History, Spirituality and Heritage
Cardaes Convent embodies the memory of centuries of resilience, spirituality and artistic expression that deserve to be known. Learn all in our article!
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