I thought it would be helpful for you to have a map so you can plan your wanderings around Lisbon. When I visited, I managed to find my way around (and get lost in Alfama!) using a map I picked…
An Introduction to Portuguese Table Wines
Catevino is a site all about Iberian table wines and I have just spotted a good article which explores the finer points of Portuguese wines specifically. It covers the history of Portuguese wine-making and also some tips to spot the…
Ulysses- The Founder of Lisbon
Whilst modern methods often unravel true history, the magnetic attraction of mythology is rarely undone. We find this in the story of the birth of Lisbon. Despite the almost indisputable fact that it was the Phoenetians who were the first people of…
Padrao dos Descobrimentos – View from the Top
Here’s a video I found on You Tube showing the view from the top of the Discoveries Monument.
NY Times Features Portuguese Director Pedro Costa
Whilst being slated at Cannes Film Festival last year, Costa’s film ‘Colossal Youth’ is gathering praise. An exploration of the man and his movies. Read the full article – Source The New York Times
The Discoveries Monument – Padrao dos Descobrimentos
The Discoveries Monument was built as a celebration of Portuguese sea-faring history. The names of great explorers still reverberate around Portugal and their courage to brave uncharted waters and sail to unknown destinations are an inspiration. It was these who…