As expected in a great European cosmopolitan capital city, Lisbon is crammed with numerous museums and art galleries, boasting dozens of public and private collections. The museums vary from ancient to modern and come in different categories including cultural, artistic, scientific and even fashion types. Lisbon museums are ideal for both adults and children: the [...]
People say traveling is an expensive pleasure, so avoid planning trips to many European countries, like France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Greece, Finland, etc., but if they try to take advantage of off-season discounts of airfares and hotels, they will surely enjoy a budget holiday without burning a hole in your wallet. Portugal with its [...]
Lisbon – the beautiful Portuguese capital, famous for its beautiful sites, luxury accommodation options and an interesting range of things to do, offers visitors a full calendar of interesting festivals and popular events all year-round that highlight its unique, awe-inspiring history, culture and religion. Jazz festivities, music and dance, expos and fashion shows, marathons, tournaments [...]
Ideal for active holidaymakers in search of a city-based holiday, Lisbon is perhaps one of the best tourist destinations in Europe where past and present, old and new stand side by side in harmony. Blessed with mild and temperate climate, historical charm, fascinating old quarters, energetic nightlife scene, beautiful churches, gorgeous beaches, stunning resorts featuring [...]
The capital of Portugal – the large industrial city of Lisbon, attracts tourists and business people around the world. Flights to Lisbon don’t take much time from inside the Europe, after maximum several hours, tourists are welcomed at Portela International Airport, which is considered the largest in Southern Europe. Portela has two runways, which accept [...]
Lisbon climate is a Subtropical-Mediterranean type with pretty warm summers and mild winters. The strong influence of Gulf Stream has gifted it one of the most pleasant climates of Europe. With a mean temperature of over 15.2 ˚C in the daytime and about 8.9˚C at night, it experiences the warmest winters of Europe from December [...]
The Neolithic era witnessed Iberian-related people inhabiting the region. The remains of the religious monuments built by them called the megaliths are still visible in the outskirts of the present Lisbon. Then after 1000BC, it was invaded by Indo-European Celts and together with the Pre-Indo-European crowd gave rise to local tribes like Cempsi. Around 1200BC, [...]
Founded three thousand years ago, Lisbon, the largest and the capital city of Portugal, is nothing but a true treat to a tourist in search of contemporary magnificence. However, in spite of such an early inception, having experienced an interesting renaissance very recently, this place has become an abode of modern culture that has taken [...]
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Lisbon is a city with which no traveler remains dissatisfied, but it also depends on the travelers and their preferences. If you love history and culture combined together, one place you just ought to visit is the National Pantheon of Lisbon. Located in one of the outstanding and incredible districts of Lisbon named Alfama the [...]
Imagination and Creativity: Colors Dance in Berardo
If you love modern works and would love to see real modern art masterpieces in Lisbon, head to Berardo Museum, which is situated in one of the most visited districts of Lisbon, Belem. Trust me, you will be amazed! The museum was inaugurated in June 25, 2007. It houses approximately 860 works by major authors [...]
Discover Musical Lisbon: Music Museum
If you love art, history or just want to take a piece of culture with you to your country, don’t hesitate visiting several museums in Lisbon, which are must see attractions in this lively city. Music Museum of Lisbon is situated in the subway of Alto dos Moinhos, in Benefica and is very famous among both [...]