Comércio Square / Terreiro do Paço
In this blog post, we present to you Comércio Square/Terreiro do Paço, one of the most important touristic attractions in Lisbon due to its relevant role in many defining moments of Portugal’s history. Comércio Square, still commonly referred to by its old name Terreiro do Paço, it’s a square located in downtown Lisbon, situated near Tagus river – decreed National Monument. It’s one of the biggest squares in Europe…
Alfama
It’s one of the oldest and most typical portuguese neighborhoods in the city of Lisbon, Alfama whose name derives from the Arabic “al-hamma”, that means “source of hot waters, good waters” – is the topic of today’s article. Its main monuments are the Castle of São Jorge, the Cathedral of Lisbon, the Church of Saint Estevão and the Church of Saint…
Lisbon’s Cathedral
Lisbon’s Cathedral or Basilica de Santa Maria Maior is Lisbon’s oldest church and one of our required stops on our tours. It’s the current head office of the Patriarchate. of Lisbon, and it has been considered a National Monument since 1910. In this blog post, we tell you a bit more about this important monument of Portugal’s history. Its construction began in the second half of the XII…
Viewpoints you cannot miss!
Are you struggling to find the best spots to take in Lisbon’s landscape and scenery? In this blog post, we present you with 5 viewpoints in Lisbon that you cannot miss in order to have the best look over the city’s landscape! First, we have Senhora do Monte which is one of the highest points in Lisbon, offering, therefore, a panoramic…
Why do a Halfday with us?
Have you ever found yourself wondering what’s the best way of seeing a city you’ve just arrived to, in the most efficient and fun way possible? We present to you our Halfday tour. A tour that allows you to experience Lisbon’s old town, the bohemian Bairro Alto and Chiado, the traditional Alfama and the cultural Belém area; all while experiencing beautiful viewpoints and sightseeing…
Origins and Heights of the tuk-tuk
A tuk-tuk or more formally known an autorickshaw is a three-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine. This engine can use a variety of fuels being the most recent ones run by electricity. However, the name tuk-tuk can take on many faces since in Madasgascar for example, these vehicles are called “bajaji”, on Sudan “Raksha” and on Thailand, where they are notoriously famous, “samlor khruang”. So, where does…