PortogalloDistrito de LisboaVialongaBoca da Lapa38°53’7” N 9°3’31” W
20 luglio 2018, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
So after a trip of some 350km (220 miles) I arrive in Lisbon, or nearly...this has been quite a journey not least for 'breaking down', although a lovely mechanic fixed this by simply tapping theLeggi altro
PortogalloDistrito de LisboaSocorroChiadoLargo Do Correio Mor38°42’40” N 9°7’59” W
20 luglio 2018, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
I have arrived...and a very eventful journey too!
All very boring I know but I’ve been to the shops and am now going to simply relax and enjoy a glass of wine and the view from the balcony
PortogalloDistrito de LisboaSocorroCasteloMiradouro do Castelo de São Jorge38°42’43” N 9°8’1” W
21 luglio 2018, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Lisbon Castle, the Castelo de Sao Jorge, stands above central Lisbon and was the ancient seat of power for Portugal for over 400 years although much of the present castle was significantly restored inLeggi altro
21 luglio 2018, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
This 'Ponto de Vista' is a spectacular viewpoint over Lisbon and you can see the Castelo S. Jorge from here
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen (1919 - 2004) was a Portuguese poet and writer
I wasLeggi altro
PortogalloDistrito de LisboaSocorroGraçaIgreja e Convento da Graça38°42’57” N 9°7’52” W
21 luglio 2018, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Really looking to see the interior of the Graca Church, which is right next to the 'Ponto de Vista' Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, but there was a wedding being held today, so will return in theLeggi altro
PortogalloDistrito de LisboaSocorroCasteloIgreja de Santa Luzia38°42’42” N 9°7’49” W
21 luglio 2018, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Lovely little garden next to Santa Luzia Church of the Knights of Malta, with superb views and great atmosphere. There are some nice Azulejos scenes on the side of the church, nice flowers, a buskerLeggi altro
PortogalloDistrito de LisboaSocorroIntendente38°43’18” N 9°8’19” W
22 luglio 2018, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
PortogalloDistrito de LisboaSocorroChiadoRossio38°42’51” N 9°8’20” W 23 luglio 2018, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
On the Rua do Amparo, just off the Praça Dom Pedro IV, I was offered, for a price, a rather large packet of Maconha...now why would someone pick on me to make an offer like that!?
Must admit itLeggi altro
PortogalloDistrito de LisboaSocorroSanta CatarinaRestauradores38°43’4” N 9°8’30” W
23 luglio 2018, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
The Lavra funicular was the first street funicular in the world. It opened on 19 April 1884 and carried 3,000 people, free of charge, on that day alone! Originally water-powered, it was converted toLeggi altro
PortogalloDistrito de LisboaSocorroIntendente38°43’19” N 9°8’24” W
23 luglio 2018, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A large garden area half of which is occupied by Jardim Braancamp Freire (Campo de Santana), with the statue at the end honoring Dr. Sousa Martins and the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the NewLeggi altro
