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A Lisbon chestnut vendor on Saint Martin's DayPhoto © Neighbourly Lisbon

Saint Martin’s Day

Today is the day most lisboners walk the streets of Lisbon in search of a roasted chestnut vendor. It’s Saint Martin’s Day. Saint Martin’s Day is celebrated in several countries around Europe, namely Spain and Germany, and in Portugal, on this day, portuguese people celebrate…
Rua Augusta clock in Lisbon

Set your clocks tomorrow – winter time begins

We may be lucky enough to still have warm temperatures around this time of the year but there is no way of running away from it. This weekend we are entering winter time, or daylight saving time. Tomorrow night, between Saturday and Sunday, at 2am…
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen Belvedere in Graça, LisbonPhoto © Filipe Rocha

7 century old wall found in Graça

Another hidden treasure might have been discovered in Lisbon. While digging to build a new funicular, that will connect Mouraria neighbourhood to Graça area, construction workers found what seems to be a piece of the old fortified wall from the 14th century, built by Portuguese…
Bike to work in Lisbon

Bike to work tomorrow – Lisbon Mobility Week

Next Friday Lisbon will be a giant bike lane. Everyone’s invited to leave their cars at home and bike to work. All around the city, companies will be encouraging their workers to use this eco friendly vehicle and there will even be a photo contest…