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    • TravelerEurope 2023
      1
      Day 7

      Pantheon

      April 28, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

      This was our last stop of the day. Amazing domes, space and views! Interesting street scene on the way out with multiple tuk tuks carrying tourists back down the hill.

      It was the Church of Saint Engratia when it was built in 1682, but became the National Pantheon in 1916. Its large dome was only completed in 1966, making it the monument that took the longest to complete in all of Portugal. There’s even an expression in the country for something that takes forever -- “a job like St. Engratia.”It’s said that its construction took forever because it stands on the site of a previous church that was desecrated by a robbery in 1630. A Jew was blamed and executed, only to be exonerated later. Before dying, he said that a new church would never be completed, due to the conviction of an innocent man. He seemed to have prophesied, when the new church collapsed during the first months of construction in 1681 (the cause was the effect of a storm on a poorly-built foundation). It’s considered Portugal’s first baroque monument, but it lacks all the golden ornamentation and blue-and-white tile panels, so typical of Portuguese baroque. Instead, its interior is inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, and made up of colored marble. Built on an octagonal floor plan centered on a Greek cross, it holds the tombs and cenotaphs of the country’s most important or famous cultural figures, like explorers, presidents, poets, and even Fado diva Amália Rodrigues.

      Admission included the climb to the large terrace by the dome, which offers a view over Alfama and the river.      Read more

    • TravelerEurope 2023
      Day 7

      Day 7 Overview

      April 28, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

      Breakfast of pastries from our local. Lunch a good value kebap from the Istanbul and dinner in our place overlooking our view.

      Bus up to just below the castle then exploration of the city on foot for 14,262 steps.

      Good weather.      Read more

    • TravelerLisbon to Miami
      Day 6

      Lisbon Cruise Port

      November 20, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      Nice change this morning 🌄.
      Used Uber from hotel to cruise port.
      Only 15 minutes from the hotel but fog started to roll in.
      There was a Cruise Critic meeting and greet with abt 60 people.
      Had dinner with Mary & Jim BryeRead more

    • Roadtrip Portugal
      Day 1

      Bem-vindo a Lisboa

      April 4, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      Wir sind angekommen in Lissabon.
      Unser kurzer Fußmarsch vom Flughafen zur Unterkunft entpuppte sich als kleiner Bergmarsch. Die Stadt ist ganz schön hügelig.

      Unsere Unterkunft liegt in der Altstadt von Alfama mit herrlicher Dachterasse mit Blick auf den Rio Tejo und die AltadtadtRead more

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    • TravelerPortugal, Morocco and Spain
      Day 8

      Lisbon Day One

      April 7, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

      It is gloriously warm here in Lisbon. We arrived after a not terrible overnight flight from Philadelphia and got into the Airbnb early. Unlike Air Canada, American Airlines actually landed early, and I got my bag immediately. The place has a lovely view of the ocean and sits across from a Monastery. The guy we rented from talked and talked. He thinks Putin is a nice fellow… In any case, he has a great spot.

      We settled in, bought groceries, and then went to the National Tile Museum. The tile was beautiful, but I wasn’t quite sure what I was looking at. There were scant descriptions and maybe we were just tired. Mostly we just were soaking up the architecture, narrow streets and outdoor cafes. I’m soooo happy.

      Kirsten and Lennart (our friends from Sweden) arrived by 6pm, and we went for some traditional Portuguese food. Loved it. It was also great to catch up with them. We hadn’t seen them since they came to visit us in Portland just after I retired in 2018. They are both engineers - Kirsten has retired and Lennart can’t seem to break the habit and is working one or two days a week. They are also both politically involved in the progressive and environmental parties in Sweden.

      Even though I went to Costa Rica last year, I was in one place for most of the 7 weeks in a homestay. Here and the rest of my travels will be a few nights or even just one night stays. It is a different way to pack - being organized is essential. So far, so good.      Read more

    • TravelerRob’s Rambles ‘23
      Day 10

      Lisboa- Fado

      May 21, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

      An easy walk from our hideaway in Sao Vincente to The Fado Museum. Along the way I loved the graffiti. Fado, means Fate, and the melancholic singing is loosely captured by the Portuguese word saudade, or longing, symbolizing a feeling of loss (a permanent, irreparable loss and its consequent lifelong damage) is a part of Lisbon tradition. A wonderful form of music sung accompanied by guitars is performed in the bars and clubs all round the city. Celeste Rodrigues is one of the best and they tell her story in the Fado museum. Can’t wait to hear a show.Read more

    • TravelerFDA TRIP OF A LIFETIME
      Day 79

      Lisbon, Portugal

      May 5, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

      Did you know Lisbon is not only one of the oldest cities in Europe, but it’s also one of the sunniest, with 2,800+ hours of sunshine per year. A match made in heaven 😎

      We absolutely fell in love with the incredible buzz of the place! It has culture, history, natural beauty, landmarks, GREAT food and wine with a slightly rough-around-the-edges feel to it. 💛

      There were so many highlights, but I’ll keep it short and best tip is to just embrace the lost stroll!

      Grab an Air BnB in Barrio Alto or Chiado - central location with great vibes & cool restaurants.

      TO DO
      - Get lost through the back streets of Barrio Alto & Chiado neighbourhoods
      - Walk East into the old city Alfama with windy streets up to the Castle. Take in the hilltop vistas from here
      - The oldest library in the WORLD - Bertrand bookstore
      - Take Tram 28 up to Castelo de Sao Jorge - a great experience
      - Walk up to Miradouro de Santa Luzia and get the best view of the city
      - Praça do Comércio
      - Grab a pineapple pina colada from the waterfront whilst taking in the view of the striking Golden Gate-style bridge from Cais das Colunas
      - Take a scooter or bike along the water front to Belém, the home of Pastel de Nata (the Portuguese tart)
      - Torre de Belem on the water is cool

      TO EAT
      - Don’t miss the mushroom risotto at Cantinho do Avillez - such a yummy restaurant
      - Check out the Time Out Market - the best food in Lisbon all under one roof!
      - Hit up a Mesa de Frades - local dishes with Fado
      - LX Factory for arty vibes
      - Pastel de Nata (Portuguese tarts)
      - If you’re game, try the Frachesinha which is the classic sandwich in the region. We didn’t manage, it looked pretty full on! Will save it for Porto…
      - Hit up Bohemia Cerveja for a real local experience - a seafood institution run by the same family for 40 years - we still dream of the garlic prawns!

      TO DRINK
      - Portuguese wine is delish (and cheap) so defs tuck into that. We loved the reds from the Douro region
      - Vino Vero is a cute wee natural wine bar
      - Head up to Park Hotel rooftop for sunset drinks
      - Barrio Alto has a few streets where all the night life happens, it’s fun to wander around
      - Always have a Super Bock mini in hand! We bought them from local shops as we strolled around the place

      ✌🏼      Read more

    • Nadine und DominikLissabon 30.09. - 5.10.2019
      Day 2

      Kloster São Vicente - Nadine die Heldin!

      October 1, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

      Als eines der letzten großen Ziele für heute hatten wir noch das Kloster São Vicente de Fora auf dem Plan. Vom Castelo ging es dann direkt dort hin. Das erste Kloster an dieser Stelle wurde 1147 als Augustinerkloster außerhalb der Stadtmauern gegründet. Im Kloster ist die wichtigste Grablege der portugiesischen Königsfamilie und auch die Patriarchen von Lissabon sind hier beigesetzt. Das Innere des Klosters haben wir ein wenig erkundet und Nadine hat dann hier ein wenig Platz genommen. Der Grund hierfür war, dass ich eine gute Position für ein Foto von außen gesucht habe. In dieser Zeit hat Nadine eine Heldentat vollbracht! Nadine hat in dem Kloster einen Diebstahl (Sonnenbrille aus dem Rucksack) beobachtet und den Dieb beim Verlassen des Klosters zur Rede gestellt. Dieser hat nach kurzer Ausrede die Sonnenbrille rausgerückt und Nadine konnte sie der Dame zurückgeben, welche noch nichts von ihrem Glück wusste. Ein Passant der Nadine beobachtet hatte, hat sie anschließend für ihr tolles Vorgehen gelobt. Erst als ich zurückgekommen bin habe ich davon erfahren; ich war und bin natürlich sehr stolz! Vom Kloster ging es dann durch einen kleinen Flohmarkt zum letzten Sightseeingziel für heute, der Igreja de Santa Engrácia.Read more

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    • TravelerRob’s Rambles ‘23
      Day 10

      Lisboa- Azulejo, tile Museum

      May 21, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

      Azulejo, or tiles, along with Fado are what makes Lisbon special. Housed in the Convent Madre de Deus built in 1509, the museum tells the story of tile production and its role in religious and secular life. I love tiles, the patterns, the colours and the craftsmanship. The first photo is of a 25 m panorama of Lisbon in the early 18th century before the 1755 earthquake wiped out most of the town.Read more

    • TravelerWeek-end à Lisbonne
      Day 3

      Jour 3 : quartier Alfama

      November 25, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      Excellent petit déjeuner où nous découvrons une autre spécialité : une sorte de beignet à la canelle et crème pâtissière. Puis nous partons à l'assaut du quartier Alfama et de ses nombreux belvédères ! La vue sur le Tage et sur la ville y est splendide. Nous entrons dans une quantité de petites boutiques qui n'existent plus ou presque plus en France : magasin de laines, de boutons, de laine tissée, de gants, de mercerie, de faïencerie, de cordonnerie, où tout, absolument tout est fait main. Les portugais sont très attachés à leur artisanat lequel est de grande qualité. Quant aux bâtiments, je n'en reviens pas, tout est en marbre, et monumental ! Nous visitons le Monastère Saint Vincente : rien à voir avec celui de Jeronimo. Ici, tout est épuré, tout en blanc. En revanche, quasiment tous les murs sont recouverts d'azulejos : ces fameux carreaux de faïence bleus et blancs. C'est impressionnant. J'ai d'ailleurs le plaisir de découvrir 32 panneaux représentant des fables de la Fontaine ! Puis nous allons boire une délicieuse sangria dans une petite ruelle où un musicien joue du fado, c'est tellement joli et authentique ! Et nous terminons notre journée en beauté dans un restau qui nous sert de merveilleuses spécialités à base de gambas et d'aubergine, sur lit de salade, c'est exquis !Read more

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