Travel, culture, food and lifestyle experiences
Visit Mosteiro dos Jerónimos Visiting the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos is an essential experience for anyone exploring Lisbon. This magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as one of Portugal’s greatest architectural masterpieces, showcasing the breathtaking Manueline style born during the Age of Discovery. Steeped in history, the monastery honors the legacy of explorers like Vasco … Read more
Visit the Lisbon Military Museum in the Alfama Discover one of Lisbon’s most fascinating and lesser-known cultural treasures at the Lisbon Military Museum, a historic institution that traces Portugal’s rich military past through impressive weaponry, ornate artillery, evocative paintings, and grand halls filled with centuries of national heritage. Located near the Tagus River in … Read more
Visit the National Tile Museum of Portugal Here’s an engaging introduction with a call to action:Step inside one of Portugal’s most impressive cultural treasures—the National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)—where centuries of art, history, and storytelling unfold in a kaleidoscope of color. Housed in a former convent and showcasing everything from early Moorish … Read more
Exploring Lisbon’s Alfama District I explored Lisbon’s Alfama district which is the really old town of Lisbon that remained intact despite a series of major quakes in the area that devasted a large portion of the city. I explored most of the Alfama on my own and then taking a group walking tour to get … Read more