Tower of Belém
The Tower of Belém, located on the banks of the Tagus River in Lisbon, is one of the most emblematic monuments of Portugal and a symbol of the great age of maritime discoveries. Built between 1514 and 1520 according to the design of architect Francisco de Arruda, the tower was originally conceived as part of […]
Rossio Square
The Praça do Rossio, officially known as Praça Dom Pedro IV, is one of the most important and lively squares in Lisbon. Located in the heart of the city, this square has played a central role in the social, political, and cultural history of the Portuguese capital for centuries. The history of Praça do Rossio […]
Lisbon Cathedral
The Lisbon Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, is one of the oldest and most symbolic monuments in the Portuguese capital. Located in the Alfama district, the cathedral stands on a site of great historical significance, witnessing many cultural and architectural transformations over the centuries. The construction of the cathedral began […]
Commerce Square
The Praça do Comércio, located along the banks of the Tagus River in Lisbon, is one of the most emblematic and historically significant squares in Portugal. Also known as Terreiro do Paço, the square is a symbol of rebirth and transformation, marked by crucial events that have shaped the country’s history. Originally, the area where […]
Pasteleria de Belém
The Pasteleria de Belém, located in the picturesque neighborhood of Belém in Lisbon, is much more than just a pastry shop: it is a true cultural and gastronomic institution of Portugal. Founded in 1837, this pastry shop is famous worldwide for its pastéis de Belém, also known as pastéis de nata, delicious treats made of […]
Museum of the Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva Foundation
The Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva Foundation (FRESS), founded in 1953 by the banker and art collector Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva, is an institution of great importance for the preservation and dissemination of Portuguese decorative arts. Located in the Palácio Azurara, an eighteenth-century building restored and classified as a Property of Public Interest, the […]
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 […]
