Oriente Station
The Gare do Oriente in Lisbon is an architectural work of great visual and symbolic impact, designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Inaugurated in 1998 on the occasion of Expo ’98, the station has become one of the main transport hubs of the Portuguese capital, as well as a symbol of modernity and innovation. […]
Basilica of the Star
The Basilica of Estrela, located in the neighborhood of the same name in Lisbon, is one of the most significant religious buildings in the city, a symbol of devotion and architectural grandeur. Its construction began in 1779 at the request of Queen Maria I, who wanted to honor a promise made to the Sacred Heart […]
House of Fernando Pessoa
The Casa Fernando Pessoa, located in the Campo de Ourique district of Lisbon, is a museum and cultural center dedicated to the life and work of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, Fernando Pessoa. The museum is housed in the house where the poet lived from 1920 until his death in 1935. […]
Church of San Rocco
The Church of São Roque, located in the heart of Lisbon, is a masterpiece of Baroque art and one of the most important examples of a Jesuit church in Portugal. Its history is closely linked to the Society of Jesus, who arrived in Lisbon in the 16th century with the aim of spreading the Catholic […]
Lisbon Oceanarium
The Lisbon Oceanarium, located in the vibrant Parque das Nações district, is a jewel of architecture and engineering dedicated to marine life. Inaugurated in 1998 during Expo ’98, the aquarium quickly became one of Lisbon’s most popular attractions, attracting visitors from around the world. Designed by American architect Peter Chermayeff, the Oceanarium stands out not […]
Santa Justa Elevator
The Elevador de Santa Justa, located in the heart of Lisbon, is one of the most fascinating symbols of the Portuguese capital. This urban elevator, designed by engineer Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard and inaugurated in 1902, represents a masterpiece of 19th-century engineering and a splendid example of neo-Gothic architecture. Its construction was an ambitious project […]
Benfica Stadium
The Estádio da Luz, officially known as the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, is one of the most iconic stadiums not only in Lisbon, but in all of Europe. Located in the Benfica neighborhood, this imposing facility is the home of the renowned football club Sport Lisboa e Benfica, one of the largest and […]
José Alvalade Stadium
The Estádio José Alvalade, located in Lisbon, is a symbol of pride for the Sporting CP football club and a reference point in the Portuguese sports scene. The history of this stadium is closely intertwined with that of the club, and it represents a meeting place for fans and a theater of football emotions. The […]
Calouste Gulbenkian Planetarium
The Calouste Gulbenkian Planetarium, located in Belém, near the Jerónimos Monastery, is one of Lisbon’s main scientific attractions. Founded between 1963 and 1965 by architect Frederico George, the planetarium was funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, one of Portugal’s most influential cultural foundations established by Armenian oil magnate and philanthropist Calouste Gulbenkian. The Calouste Gulbenkian […]
Aqueduct of the Free Waters
The Aqueduct of the Free Waters, a majestic work representative of the engineering capabilities of the 18th century, stands as a silent witness to the history of Lisbon. Its construction, started in 1731 by decree of King John V, represents an ambitious and successful attempt to solve the city’s water supply problems, which at the […]
