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Lisbon’s Light is Magical

A Luz de Lisboa Tem Magia; Vista da baixa pombalina e do rio Tejo

Lisbon’s light… How can we define a phenomenon that everyone recognises but that is so hard to put into words? Nothing better than poems…

Visiting Cacilhas: Land of Workers, Donkey Rides and Gastronomy

Passeio por Cacilhas: Terra de Operários, Burricadas e Petiscos

This time we’re visiting Cacilhas. Today’s programme includes the Tagus river, breathtaking views of the city of Lisbon, culture and gastronomy.

Eating & Drinking Itineraries River South Bank Traditions

Traditional Boats of the Tagus River and Its Colourful Decorative Painting

Traditional Boats of the Tagus River - Detail of Decorative Painting - photograph of 1985

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.

Boats Decoration River South Bank Traditions

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