During our stay in Lisbon, Portugal, Praça Figueira or Plaza de la Higuera was one of the places we passed daily, as we traveled by bus to the historic city center. Therefore, it was necessary to make a short visit of this square.
Category: Lisbon
The “Jerónimos de Santa María de Belém” Monastery – Lisbon, Portugal
The “Jerónimos de Santa María de Belém” Monastery is an old monastery, which served in its beginnings as the residence of the monks of the religious order of “São Jerónimo” (Saint Jerome), which prevailed until 1834. The Monastery is located in the “Belém” Ward in Lisbon, Portugal and is an important representation of the “Manueline” architectural style, representing the richness and importance of the Portuguese Discoveries. Continue reading “The “Jerónimos de Santa María de Belém” Monastery – Lisbon, Portugal”
Cold and Hot Stoves of Lisbon – Portugal
On the northwest side of the Eduardo VII Park in Lisbon, Portugal, there is the Cold Stove and the Quente Stove, a botanical garden full of plants that can be found in both cold and tropical climates. The Cold Stove (Estufa Fria) has many exotic plants, streams, waterfalls, palm trees, bushes with flowers and banana trees. The Quente Stove (Hot Stove) has plants and birds of tropical climate. Continue reading “Cold and Hot Stoves of Lisbon – Portugal”
Church of Our Lady of Loreto – Lisbon, Portugal
The “Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Loreto”, better known as the “Church of the Italians” because the community of immigrant merchants, mainly from Venice and Genoa, which commissioned its construction from Fillipo Terzi, architect and engineer from Bologna, Italy. Continue reading “Church of Our Lady of Loreto – Lisbon, Portugal”
Arch of the Rua Augustus – Lisbon, Portugal
The earthquake of 1755 definitely caused a lot of damage in the city of Lisbon, a fact that forced major reconstruction works in the capital of Portugal. The Arch of the Rua Augusta or Triumphal Arch of Lisbon, built as a bell tower in 1775, part of the emblematic works that the Marquis of Pombal entrusted as part of these reconstruction works. Continue reading “Arch of the Rua Augustus – Lisbon, Portugal”
Praça de Luís de Camões – Lisbon, Portugal
In the Chiado ward of Lisbon, we find the “Praça de Luís de Camões”. This square is dedicated to the great poets of Portugal, Luís de Camões being considered the greatest Portuguese writer and poet. Continue reading “Praça de Luís de Camões – Lisbon, Portugal”
The “Santa Justa” Elevator – Lisbon, Portugal
The Santa Justa Elevator is the only one of Lisbon’s elevators configured vertically. Its function as a means of transport has declined to become an important tourist attraction. And we confirm that it is, essentially for the time it took us to make the line to enter the elevator and finally climb. Continue reading “The “Santa Justa” Elevator – Lisbon, Portugal”
The Church / Convent of Carmo – Lisbon, Portugal
The proof of how destructive the 1755 earthquake was in Portugal is the Church or Convent of Carmo. Still in ruins, you can see the grandeur of what was the main Gothic church in Lisbon. Continue reading “The Church / Convent of Carmo – Lisbon, Portugal”
“Portas do Sol” Viewpoint – Lisbon, Portugal
The “Portas do Sol” Viewpoint in Lisbon, Portugal, is located behind the Church of Santa Luzia. Continue reading ““Portas do Sol” Viewpoint – Lisbon, Portugal”
Patriarchal “Sé” of Lisbon
The Church of “Santa Maria Maior” or Patriarchal “Sé” of Lisbon, is one of the oldest and most important temples of the capital of Portugal. In addition to being one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe with nine centuries of history. Continue reading “Patriarchal “Sé” of Lisbon”
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