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Book hunting in Lisbon

When you were a kid you probably went on a treasure hunt. Or at least dreamt about it. Until the 15th of September you will be given another chance but this time instead of hunting for jewels, precious metals or gems you will be able…

Concerts, petiscos and knick-knacks – good times at Feira da Luz

Feira da Luz started as a religious festivity in honor of Nossa Senhora da Luz (Our Lady of Luz) and became famous around the 17th century. As the centuries went by and as the festivities got bigger, sellers from all over the region also began…

Late summer festival in Lisbon – Com’out Lisbon

Summer may be almost waving goodbye throughout many european countries but not in Portugal. In fact, here in Lisbon we intend to stay out on the streets for at least a few more weeks and there’s the perfect festival to keep us all busy: Com’out…

Free movies at Cinema Ideal

Cinema Ideal is celebrating yet another year and from today until the 31st of August there will be 21 movie sessions for free. During a whole week about 20 movies will be exhibited on this little cinema theatre near Chiado and all you have to…

Plane spotting in Lisbon

Many of us who grew up in Lisbon a few years ago cherish memories of being a kid and going to see the airplanes with our grandparents. We would go near the airport and stand there, dreaming of traveling to distant places as the planes…

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…

Coffee with a view over Lisbon – Café da Garagem

Café da Garagem is a charming Lisbon café and bar located on Costa do Castelo, right beneath Castelo de São Jorge, with a stunning view over Lisbon. It has some tasty toasts and snacks (try out the Camponesa toast – smoked ham, goat cheese and tomato…