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The most adorable florist in Chiado, Lisbon

The most adorable florist in Chiado – Pequeno Jardim

This cute little florist is one of the oldest establishments in Chiado and almost a landmark of this neighbourhood. “Pequeno Jardim” means Little Garden and that’s exactly what you will find if you head to this tiny shop located in Rua Garrett. It occupies the…

National Theatre D. Maria II – Lisbon’s most iconic theatre

Teatro Nacional D. Maria II (National Theatre D. Maria II) has been facing Rossio square for more than 170 years. This beautiful building, named after Queen Mary II of Portugal is one of the most prestigious theaters in Portugal and some of the best Portuguese and…

Lisbon City Hall meeting room will be the stage of an interactive theatrical performance

Inside Lisbon – Lisboa por dentro

Over the next month, until April 8, the city invites everyone to visit its most hidden places. Locations that are usually closed, buildings where outsiders are not allowed, underground treasures, this is a rare occasion when all of them will be open and everybody will…

Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso exhibition in Lisbon's Museum of Contemporary Art

Last call for Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso exhibition – extended opening hours

You only have a few days left to visit the exhibition “Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso / Porto Lisboa / 1916-2016”, taking place at Lisbon’s Museum of Contemporary Art – MNAC. Inaugurated in January and open until February 26, this exhibition gathers dozens of paintings by Amadeo…

Christmas video mapping show in Lisbon

Are you ready to be amazed? Once again there will be a new video mapping show happening in Terreiro do Paço. The beautiful buildings that surround the square, including the majestic Rua Augusta Arch, will be a huge canvas and some astonishing images will be projected…

Christmas lights cheer up Lisbon

It is an old tradition and every year, by this time, announces that Christmas is coming to town. Christmas lights in Baixa neighbourhood will light up tomorrow, Saturday, at 18:00, making every street more colorful. Millions of LED lights will brighten the city until early…

Where design and fashion meet – Lisbon’s Museum of Design and Fashion

The Museum of Design and Fashion, or MUDE, is temporarily closed and reopen in September 2017. The museum building , located in Baixa area and that used to be a bank headquarters, will be fully renovated and will have better spaces and conditions to welcome…

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…