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Portugal is known for its historic landmarks, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. It is also the home of Europe’s largest Asian garden: Bacalhoa Buddha Eden. The garden is located in Quinta dos Loridos Portugal just an hour from Lisbon and 15 minutes from Obidos. A Portuguese and South African businessman, art collector, and investor […]
Although humans have occupied the Lisbon area for at least 10,000 years, the Phoenicians originally colonized it about 2,700 years ago as a trading port. This makes it one of the oldest European cities. It was then taken over by the Celts, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors, and a series of kings. After exiting a relationship […]
Belem Lisbon Portugal has many diverse neighborhoods that are filled with places to explore. The Belem neighborhood is one such place to explore. The neighborhood is known for its seafood restaurants and colorful houses. Although it is about 10 km from Baixa, it is easily accessed by a bus and is well worth the trip. […]
Alfama is the oldest and first settled of Lisbon’s neighborhoods, Phoenicians occupied the area from at least the eighth century BC. In the first century BC, the Romans built the fortifications that became the castle. The Romans also first settled the surrounding hillside. The area grew during the Moorish rule, faded from the Middle Ages though […]
We cannot claim to have eaten in a lot of places in Lisbon Portugal, but when we travel we try to find good food that represents local cuisine. Here are our reviews on some of the places where we ate. Lisbon Restaurants Eleven Although we were seated at a table with a lovely view at […]
Lisbon has many diverse neighborhoods that are filled with places to explore. Lisbon’s central business district, Baixa, is one area that is not to be missed. Baixa is nestled between the river and two hills: Alfama on the east and Barrio Alta on the west. After the earthquake totally devastated the area, the city was […]