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MAAT – Art, architecture and technology by the river

MAAT stands for Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology and it is the most recent Lisbon museum. It all started with the renovation of what used to be the Museum of Electricity, an impressive power station from the industrial period by the river Tejo, owned…

Traveling back in time – Lisbon’s roman galleries

Lisbon’s roman galleries are located under Baixa neighbourhood and hidden from the public eye but one of Lisbon’s most popular attractions. First of all because they are remarkable, dating back to roman times. Secondly because no one knew they existed until the 18th century, when…

Basílica da Estrela – Lisbon’s most famous dome

D. José, prince of Portugal, may have never had the chance to see the building but he was indirectly responsible for the construction of one of Lisbon’s landmark, Basílica da Estrela. In the 18th century Queen D. Maria I and king D. Pedro III, kings…

Teatro São Carlos – Lisbon’s opera house

It is Lisbon’s opera house. Teatro Nacional de São Carlos was inaugurated on the 30th of June 1793, by Queen Mary I, in Largo de São Carlos and it was and still is the sole Lisbon theater that presents opera shows and symphonic concerts only.…

A riverside peace of heaven – Ribeira das Naus

It’s hard to believe that Lisbon turned its back on the river Tejo for many decades but the truth is that the riverside was not exactly a pleasant place to hang out and there weren’t spots to relax or simply to enjoy the view. Until…

Sé – Lisbon’s iconic cathedral

Lisbon’s cathedral, Sé de Lisboa, is one of the city’s most iconic monuments and it has been attracting people through ages. Its history began in the year of 1147 when D. Afonso Henriques, Portugal’s first king, reconquered Lisbon. The city had been under moorish influence…

Lisbon decorative arts museum- Casa Museu Medeiros e Almeida

A very well kept secret – Casa Museu Medeiros e Almeida

Once you pass the doors of this Lisbon decorative arts museum near Avenida da Liberdade, the first thing that crosses your mind is “How come is this place so hidden away from the spotlight?”. Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida is its founder, António Medeiros e Almeida, labour…

A Lisbon must see – Castelo de São Jorge

Castelo de São Jorge is one of Lisbon’s must see monuments. The castle stands proudly on top of the hill and it is both a main attraction for tourists and a place for locals to visit from time to time. This unique moorish fortification built with…