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Contents
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LISBON IN WORDS
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FACTS AND FIGURES
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10 TIPS FOR 3 DAYS
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PICTURE OF THE MONTH
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TOP 5 TIPS FOR 5 DAYS
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MY ACTIVITIES
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MY GASTRONOMY
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MY RESTAURANTS
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MY BARS
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MUSEUMS AND EXPOSITIONS
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MY MARCH EVENTS
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MAPS
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BEST CASES PRACTICES SCIENCE4YOU, 5L
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LOCAL MUSICIAN
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CITY OF THE MONTH
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USEFUL INFORMATION
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LISBON IN WORDS BRIEF HISTORY: Ranked by CNN as the “coolest city of Europe” and by the World Travel Awards as a leading city break destination, the sunny and touristic Lisbon has also one of the most interesting histories of European capital cities. Lisbon’s history dates back to 300,000 years ago, founded and named by Ulysses as Ulissipo or Olissopo, which has its origins in the Phoenician words “Allis Ubbo”, meaning “enchanting port”. Many historians believe that Lisbon was settled by the Phoenicians around 1200 B.C., which used the excellent transport possibilities offered by the Tagus River, making Lisbon the second oldest European Capital after Athens. Lisbon was a battlefield for Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians, however it was the Romans who started their two-century reign in Lisbon in 205 BC. During the Roman period, Lisbon became one of the most significant cities in the Iberic Peninsula.
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In 714, the Moors arrived to the iberian peninsula and resisted against Christian attacks for 400 years. When the Christians finally recaptured the city, it took one more century to repel all the Moors from the peninsula. The 15th century was the point of departure for the Portuguese Discoveries, an era during which Portugal enjoyed abundant wealth and prosperity through its newly discovered offshore colonies in Atlantic islands, the shores of Africa, the Americas and Asia. Vasco da Gama’s famous discovery of the sea route to India marked this century. Lisbon was back then world’s most prosperous trading centre. Furthermore, many nowadays attractions of the city such as the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Torre de Belém, both classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites, were built during this period. However, this era didn’t take long: the earthquake of 1755 destroyed nearly entire city, killing between 10 and 30 thousand people. The city was rebuilt by Marquês de Pombal, who thus created the Baixa Pombalina, a commercial area that still attains attraction.
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the list goes on. Walking in the old neighbourhoods of the Portuguese capital will involve you in a time warp. The tiny streets
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and narrow alleys are still home to an old generation,
With a metropolitan population of three million peo-
town is being renovated, as new laws and incentives
ple, Lisbon registered an outstanding record of four
were established during the last years to ensure the
million tourists just in the first semester of 2014.
heritage is kept nice and clean.
With white sand beaches and over 3000 hours per year
The hardest part is leaving Lisbon, and thousands of
of beautiful sun, Lisbon is the perfect escape from Eu-
students and tourists end up staying in the city for the
rope´s coldest period. The “seven hills” city is wanted
high standards of life quality you can have. The ques-
for the synergy between the contemporary and mod-
tion is not if you will like it or not but, how will you man-
ern architecture, kind people, music, gastronomy and
age to leave?
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confused with the new mixture of languages and cultures of the incoming visitors. Most of the city´s down-
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Lisbon is older than Rome: Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It is in fact the second oldest European capital after Athens. Established by the Phoenicians around 1200 BC.
Lisbon, city of the seven hills: Lisbon was originally built over seven hills on the margins of the Tagus River. There are a lot of places with marvellous views!
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Lisbon runs the first and largest Casino in Europe: Located in Estoril, 18km from Lisbon, the Casino Estoril was the first Casino to open in Europe and it remains the largest Casino in Europe.
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Lisbon was struck by one of the most powerful earthquakes in history: On the 1st of November in 1755, Lisbon was struck by a 9.0 magnitude earth quake. 275,000 residents were killed and 85% of the buildings were destroyed, including famous palaces and churches.
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Lisbon has the longest bridge in Europe: The Vasco da Gama Bridge is considered the largest bridge in Europe with a total length of 17.2 km.
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Lisbon holds the world record for the largest Lunch. The largest table was set when 15,000 people were served at lunch on the bridge Vasco da Gama as part of the inauguration celebrations One of the Lisbon’s best attractions is one of the hardest to see: The Roman Galleries in downtown Lisbon were only discovered after the great 1755 earthquake. They are opened to the public just once a year during 3 days, as they’re permanently submerged and the absence of water for a longer period could affect their stability.
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Lisbon holds one of the biggest Marathons: The Lisbon Half Marathon, held every year in March, is one of the most attended events of its kind in the world.
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Lisbon is home of a unique music style: Fado (fate, or destiny) is a mournful style of song that often focuses on the problems of life, especially on longing with a sentiment of resignation, fatefulness and melancholia.
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Lisbon is one of the sunniest cities in Europe. Lisbon has one of the mildest climates in Europe. The city is sunny throughout the year, with an annual average of 2900-3300 hours of sunshine.
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LISBON TOP 10 FOR 3 DAYS 1.CASTELO DE SÃO JORGE: From the millennium-old battlements of this castle you have a bird’s-eye view of the city in the company of roaming peacocks. Inside is a small archaeological museum and down the hill are a couple of terraces with perfect postcard views over Alfama, the city’s medieval villagelike neighborhood. Price: 7,5€ / Opening Hours 9am-9pm 2. BAIRRO ALTO: A picturesque working class quarter dating from the 16th century that has traditionally been the city’s bohemian haunt of artists and writers. Its grid of streets is quiet during the day, but is transformed at night into the city’s vibrant nightlife quarter. Behind colorful and graffiti-ridden façades is a variety of traditional and international restaurants, tourist-packed Fado Houses, and a multitude of bars and alternative shops that stay open until late at night.
oldest neighborhood in Europe after El Pópulo in Cadiz. It’s like a small village, standing as a time capsule to the years before Lisbon was destroyed by the 1755 earthquake, as it remained standing thanks to its rock-solid foundations. 5. TRAM 28 Even if it’s overcast and raining, a ride on Lisbon’s number 28 tram is a “must do” outdoors experience. These novel wasp-coloured streetcars run as regular public transport options and follow a loop back and forth across the lower end of town. Along the way they trundle through some of the Portuguese capital’s most picturesque neighbourhoods. Trams depart from
3. PRAÇA DO COMERCIO: This is one of the most majestic squares of Lisbon and was once the main maritime entrance to Lisbon. You can still see the old marble steps leading up to Commerce Square from the River Tagus. The name Palace Square is clearly a reference to the Palace that was located here for 400 years, until the 1755 earthquake that almost completely destroyed it. 4. ALFAMA This quaint medieval district (once the Moorish and Jewish quarter before it became a fishing community) is the
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LISBON EDITION Martim Moniz square in the Baixa (downtown) district and soon start to climb towards leafy Graca. The tracks then dip into Alfama for one of the most scenic legs of the journey. The route twists and turns though this ancient quarter and then takes passengers across downtown and then up into the elegant streets of Chiado. After negotiating some seriously steep hills, number 28 hisses and grinds towards Estrela. By now you’re west of the city centre, and heading for Campo Ourique, the tram’s terminus. Nip out for coffee and cake, and then do the entire journey in reverse. 6. TORRE DE BELÉM: The city’s icon is also a symbol of the Age of Discovery, including its privileged exchange with other cultures and civilisations. As a protector of Portuguese individuality and universality. Built in the early 1500s, this ornate watchtower has been declared a World Heritage monument by UNESCO. Price: 6€ / Opening hours: 10:00am to 17h00 from Tuesday to Sunday. Free on the 1st Sunday of each month. 7. MOSTEIRO DOS JERÓNIMOS: The resting place of explorer Vasco da Gama is a church built in the 1500s as part of a magnificent monastery. Its cloisters are considered among the most beautiful in the world and has been listed as a World Heritage Site. Price: 7€ / Opening Hours: 10am-6.30pm Tue-Sun Tip: If you plan to visit both the monastery and Torre
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de Belém, you can save a little by purchasing an €10 admission pass valid for both, or €13 including the Palácio Nacional de Ajuda. 8. PADRÃO DOS DESCOBRIMENTOS: Built on the north bank of the Tagus River in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. Be sure to climb this city icon for views of the entire Belem district and the Tagus River. Prices adult/child €3/2 - Opening Hours 10am7pm, closed Mon in low season 9. PARQUE DAS NAÇÕES This is the 21st-century district in Lisbon, showcasing striking contemporary architecture. with Europe’s longest bridge as the backdrop. It includes a state-ofthe-art aquarium, a casino, and a wonderful waterfront promenade. 10. OCEANÁRIO: The Lisbon Oceanarium is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe. While walking through impressive and unforgettable exhibits, visitors are encouraged to learn fascinating things about the oceans and, more importantly, how to make decisions in their daily lives that actively promote the conservation of nature.
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CASCAIS:
Cascais is a coastal town and a municipality in Portugal, 30 kilometres west of Lisbon. It is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for the Portuguese royal family in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Nowadays, it is a popular vacation spot for both Portuguese and foreign tourists.
CABO DA ROCA:
Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of continental Europe. The 16th-century Portuguese poet Luís de Camões described Cabo da Roca as the place “where the land ends and the sea begins”. The cape is in the Portuguese municipality of Sintra.
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SINTRA:
A Magical place on the edge of Europe, leaves most visitors with a feeling of mystical enchantment. Its magical palaces, forests, Moorish castle, all surrounded by luxurious forest at the Sintra mountain considered Unesco ‘World Heritage Cultural Landscape’. Quinta da Regaleira: Quinta da Regaleira is an estate located near the historic center of Sintra. It’s classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO within the “Cultural Landscape of Sintra”. The property consists of a romantic palace and chapel, and a luxurious park that features lakes, grottoes, wells, benches, fountains, and a vast array of exquisite constructions.
OBIDOS:
All of Obidos has been declared a national monument. It is known as the “Wedding Present Town” be-
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cause it was a gift King Dinis gave to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282, but that alone is not what makes it such an extraordinarily romantic place. What make it one of Europe’s most romantic medieval villages are its incredibly picturesque cobblestone streets lined with colorful houses filled with geraniums and bougainvillea, Gothic doorways and windows, whitewashed churches, flowerpots and dazzling tiles. All encircled by the walls of a 12th century castle.
ERICEIRA:
Located 40 km north of Lisbon, Ericeira is a beautiful surfing/ fishing village looking out to the Atlantic. It is famous for its beaches, excellent seafood, constant swells, and weekend parties during summer. It is also known, as one of the four World Surfing Reserves. There are 20 world-class spots within a short drive.
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My Activities FREE WALKING TOURS Getting to know the city is a local is probably the best of way of doing so. With 2 different routes per day, one starting at 11:00 in Belem, and another in Alfama at 14:00, Free Walking Tours provides you a different way to explore the city. The service is free but you are welcome to tip according to your possibilities. Website: www.discoverwalks.com/lisbon-walking-tours/ Phone: +351 308 805 173
LISBON BY BOAT Avoiding the hilly steps and take advantage of the beautiful Tagus River is a real possibility. With Lisbon by Boat you can choose different packages to explore the city through a whole different perspective! Website: www.lisbonbyboat.com Phone: +351 933 914 740
LISBON BY SEGWAY Hard to climb the seven hills? Try this fancy option!
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Website: www.lisbonbysegway.com Phone: +351 21 096 50 30
LISBON ESCAPE GAME If you want to try something different this is a great option. Find yourself locked in a house having to find a way to get out of it. You will be challenged to do so by finding real objects, solve puzzles, decode messages and combine a series of clues that will enable you to find the way out. Website: www.lisbonescapegame.com Phone: +351 92 525 6152
COOKING TRADITIONAL FOOD Do you like our gastronomy? Why not to learn it so you can surprise your friends? Website: www.cookinglisbon.com Phone: +351 916 047 883
BIKE TOUR Another great option to get to know the city! Website: www.lisbonbiketour.com Phone: +351 912 272 300
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My local gastronomy
PASTEIS DE BELÉM Lisboners will argue that you cannot visit the city without trying these famous custard tarts – despite lines out the door and apparent chaos in Lisbon’s most famous pastry shop in the touristy riverfront area of Belém. The best time to go is during the week (Tuesday or Wednesday) in the low/off season and don’t be discouraged if you see a line out the door of the shop – that’s the takeout line. Make your way back through the jumbled connection of mini-dining rooms until you come to the very last room, which is the largest and the line (if any) is the one you want to wait in because it goes much quicker! Make sure you’re ready to order when your waiter comes; it’s easy because they only sell Pasteis de Belém and drinks – order at least 2 per person. The best drinks are Portuguese coffee and/or Port wine. A GINJINHA Though the drink originally comes from the nearby town of Obidos, A Ginginha’s tiny hole of a “bar” nestled between the Rossio and Figueira
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plazas in the downtown is by far the most popular place outside of Obidos to have this sweet Ginja cherry liquor. BACALHAU, ANY KIND! You cannot come to Portugal and not try one of their 1,001 preparations of bacalhau, the staple of Portuguese cuisine. Everyone has their own preference of saltcod dish, but some of the more popular ones in Lisbon are bacalhau á bras (fried with potatoes and onions), bacalhau com natas (au gratin style), bacalhau á Gomes Sá (baked with potatoes, onions, boiled egg and olives) and pasteis or pataniscas de bacalhau (two styles of saltcod fritters). PEIXE GRELHADO A simple yet perfectly grilled Portuguese fish. Though you can find this anywhere along the Portuguese coast, Lisbon is the coastal capital and a great opportunity to start there with fish at any one of the local restaurants. Try a common light fish like dourada (gilt-head bream) or robalo (seabass).
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My local Restaurants
FABULAS Fabulas could be easily mixed as an art gallery. Built on a historical maze from an old Portuguese spirit brand called Macieira, the restaurant stays on a great location (close to Armazens do Chiado) and offers a fusion of Portuguese food with a delicious gourmet touch. Each room has its own style and in the summer you can find a pleasant space outside to enjoy your delightful food. Address: Cç. Nova de S. Francisco, 14 - Baixa-Chiado Open: Monday to Wednesday 10.00 – 00.00; Thursday to Saturday. 10.00 – 01.00. Closed on Sundays. Contact: 21 347 6323
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TASCA DO JAIME If you look for a non-touristic place for Fado, with the real atmosphere, comfy, cheap and with great food, this place is for you! Tasca do Jaime is, as the name says, Jaime´s little “tasca”, means he owns the restaurant, serves you and sings Fado! His wife, Mrs. Laura is also involved and supporting her son while he sings Fado from his lungs and heart, keeping the tradition alive! Often his friends come in and sing a song or two. By the end of dinner we can ensure you you will be part of the family. Address: Rua de S. Pedro 40, Alfama Open: From Tuesdays to Sunday. The best days are Friday and Saturday though. Contact: 21 888 1560
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A new space in Lisbon that is
a must. The view over Lisbon is breathtaking and the bohemian decoration makes it a favourite among locals. On Thursdays they also play live Jazz, which matches the ambience perfectly. The food is not super traditional but you can find interesting things such as tuna with aubergine and spinach or salmon with passionfruit.
Address: Rua D.Pedro V Nº56-D, Principe Real Open: Monday from 16:00 to 00:00. Tuesday to Saturdays from 12:30 to 00:00. Closed on Sundays Contact: 917 759 282
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LISBON EDITION SINAL VERMELHO A very personal opinion for incredible traditional food in the heart of Bairro Alto. You definitely need to book a place here as it is highly requested by Portuguese people that look for their reward after a day at the office.
DUETOS DA SÉ If you like to season good food with good music this place is a great choice. Very close to Sé de Lisboa, this place provides from Blues to Fado in a cosy environment that also adds cultural events and art expositions.
Address: Rua das Gáveas 89, Bairro Alto Open: From Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 00:00 Phone: 21 346 1252
Address: Travessa Almargem 1B, Sé de Lisboa Phone: 21 885 0041
MERCADO DA RIBEIRA Aren´t you sure about what to eat? Imagine a place that gathers the best Portuguese chefs, in a fast-food gourmet style old market, where you can look around wondering and choosing one of the hundreds of different choices. Ok, maybe it won’t be that easy to choose afterall, but you can always come back for more!
ARTIS WINE BAR Not too hungry but you want to eat something special, traditional and delicious? Artis offers a range of Tapas such as Prawns with garlic, chorizo on fire and many others you should try.
DARWIN CAFE 15 minutes from the city center you can find one of our favourite restaurants in town. A bit fancier and more modern than the restaurants we mentioned before but very worth it. The restaurant stays inside of Champalimaud institute near Belém and is on the edge of Tagus river. Its menu is traditional but with fusion influences so count with great food with the best view! Address: Avenida Brasília Ala B, 1400-038 Lisboa Closed only on Monday night Phone: 932 032 579
Address: Rua Diário de Notícias 95, Bairro Alto Open everyday from 16:30 to 02:00. Phone: 21 342 4795
Address: Avenida 24 de Julho 50 - Cais do Sodré Open everyday: 10:00 - 00:00
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My bars PAVILHÃO CHINÊS This iconic bar of Lisbon has more than 4 thousand very special objects, some with more than 300 years! This bar/museum is also home for more than 40 different teas and the top choice for someone looking for a very different place.
CINCO We can assure you you won’t have best cocktails in town. Cinco was the reason why the word cocktail was widespread in Lisbon. From Padron peppers cocktails to basil gin and tonic, every cocktail is prepared as it was made on a high end kitchen, literally it is.
Address: Rua Dom Pedro v 89, Principe Real Open From Monday to Saturday from 18:00 to 02:00 and Sundays from 21:30 to 02:00
Address: Rua Ruben A. Leitão, 1200329 Lisboa Open from Monday to Saturday from 21:00 to 02:00
PRIMEIRO ANDAR A new retro/bohemian bar in the city centre. Part of one of the oldest buildings from downtown called Atneu, which survived the 1755 earthquake, Primeiro Andar provides you with a chilled environment, good tapas and nice DJ sets. Address: Rua das Portas de Santo Antão, 110, Rossio Open from Monday to Saturday from 19:00 to 02:00
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PENSÃO AMOR In one of the new cool areas of Lisbon night, Cais do Sodré, you will find this bar in the famous pink street. Pensão do Amor brings back to our time the burlesque spirit of an area used previously by sailors and men looking to have other kind of satisfactions. You can also find cultural events, expositions, poetry among other forms of art.
PÁGINAS TANTAS If you are around bairro but you want something chilled you can come to Páginas Tantas. This Jazz moody bar has great jams during the weekends and a nice atmosphere. Address: Rua do Diário de Notícias 85, Bairro Alto Open from Monday to Saturday from 21:00 to 02:00 PARK: Two steps away from Bairro Alto main square, praça de Camões, you can find one of the best rooftop bars of Lisbon. Its name comes from its origin, a Parking lot. It´s a known place for locals so you won´t have issues on finding it although its picturesque location. Address: Calçada do Combro, 58 , Bairro Alto Open from Monday to Saturday from 12:30 pm – 2:00 am
Address: Rua Alecrim 19, Lisboa Open from Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 02:00
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s m u e s u My M EXPOSITIONS
MUSEU CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN: The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum was built to receive great art collection of Armenian Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian, born in Üsküdar (Istanbul) in 1869 and died in Lisbon in 1955, completing a collection of six thousand pieces. The Museum exhibits in its galleries a set of about a thousand and four hundred pieces divided by the nuclei of Egyptian, Greco-Roman Art, Mesopotamian Art, Eastern Islamic Art, Armenian Art, Far Eastern Art, Sculpture, Art of the Book Paintings, Decorative Arts and works of René Lalique. Av. de Berna 45A 1067-001 Lisboa Phone: 217 823 000 Tuesdays to Sundays from 10.00 to 18.00 hora
BERARDO MUSEUM: The Berardo Collection is a museum of reference in Lisbon. It was inaugurated on 25 June 2007 and hosts a temporary exhibitions and a permanent collection (Berardo Collection), representative of national and
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international modern and contemporary art. The collection consists of 862 works and is valued by Christie’s auction of 316 million euros. Address: Praça do Império, 1449-003 Lisboa Hours: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm contact 21 361 2878
MUSEU NACIONAL DO AZULEIJO: The National Tile Museum in Lisbon is one of the most important museums in Portugal, with its unique collection dedicated to the tile, distinctive artistic expression of Portuguese culture. Also to appreciate the unique building where the museum is installed, the old Convent of the Mother of God, founded in 1509 by queen Leonor (1458-1525). In the collection, highlighted by a tile panel represents an overview of Lisbon before the 1755 earthquake. Address: Rua Madre Deus 4, 1900-312 Lisboa Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Contact: 21 810 0340
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LISBON EDITION MUSEU NACIONAL DE ARTE ANTIGA: The National Museum of Ancient Art is the most important museum of art from the twelfth to the nineteenth century in Portugal. Its collections, about 40,000 pieces, including painting, sculpture, drawing and European decorative arts and also Asian art collections (India, China, Japan) and African (african-Portuguese ivories) representative of the relations established between Europe and the East after the age of discoveries, started in the fifteenth century and that Portugal was a pioneer nation. Address: Rua das Janelas Verdes, 1249-017 Lisboa Phone: 21 391 2800
MUSEU DO FADO: The Fado Museum was inaugurated on September 25, 1998 and is a renowned museum of the universe of Fado and guitar. The museum is located in the Alfama and is now a reference in the cultural of Lisbon. Has a permanent exhibition, a temporary exhibition space, a thematic shop, an auditorium, a restaurant and the School.
it was called back then, was opened on May 23, 1905. Qeen Amélia, lady of great culture was very aware of the cultural value of the Royal House ceremonial vehicles, decided to present it to the public as it was happening for the first time in Paris in 1900, at the Universal Exhibition. Today, it is the museum of public transportations most visited in Portugal, reaching in 2013, 189,015 visitors. Address: Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, 1300-004 Lisboa Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Phone: 21 361 0850
MUSEU DA CARRIS: Is a cultural center presenting the past, the present and the future of public transport of the city of Lisbon. Here you can find more about the famous trams that are still around the city of Lisbon. Address: Rua Primeiro de Maio 101, 1300-472 Lisboa Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Contact: 21 361 3087
Address: Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, 1100-139 Lisboa Phone:21 882 3470
MUSEU DA ELECTRICIDADE: This is a cultural centre that presents the evolution of Energy, where themed and experimental exhibits live side by side with a great variety of cultural events.
MUSEU NACIONAL DOS COCHES: Created by the Queen Amélia de Orleãns e Bragança, wife of the King Carlos I, the Coach Museum Reaes, as
Address: Av. Brasília, 1300-598 Lisboa Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Phone: 21 002 8130
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MY MARCH EVENTS CONCERTS: 1st - Comorelli - 18:00 Coliseu dos Recreios - Price: from 30€ 6th - D’Alva+ NBC + Thunder& Co. + Concertos - from 22:00 on - MusicBox - Free 7th - HARDWELL - 21:30 MEO Arena - from 25.50€ 13th - Vozes do Alentejo CCB - 21:00 - Price: from 20€
21 March - REQUIEM DE MOZART - 21:30 Coliseu dos Recreios - Price: from 23€ 27 MAR 2015 - Moonspell - 21:30 Coliseu dos Recreios - Price: from 22 €
EXHIBITS: TALKFEST’15 - Conferences, seminars and documentaries about the future of Music Festivals in Portugal 4th to 6th of March ISEG - Free
13th - Ivete Sangalo MEO Arena - 22:00 - Price: from 27€ 14th - Mark Lanegan - Armazém F 21:00 - From 22€
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Best cases practices of the city
Science4you
In times where kids don´t play with Lego anymore but tablets, phones and playstations, a Portuguese company wants to provide the young generation the opportunity to learn about science when playing with toys, Miguel Pina Martins, Science4you founder and President tell us how. What was the idea behind Science4you? Science4you began during my degree project. We had to develop business plans for the projects presented. At the time, the project included the development of the business plan for a Physical kit, which inspired the idea for the creation of Science4you. After the completion of the business plan for the Physical Kits, was detected a gap in the segment of scientific and educational toys in our market. The fact that there are not many options of this type of toys that appeal
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to both children and parents, was the driving factor for the company’s inception and development of the first toys. it was then funded by venture capital and business angels. Where is your market now and next steps? We produced 800 thousand toys last year. Our main markets at this points are Portugal, Spain and the UK. The company goal at this time is the internationalization Science4you will be at the toys fairs of Hong Kong, London, Nuremberg, Birmingham
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LISBON EDITION and Barcelona. Hong Kong and Nuremberg are to open other markets, particularly in the Middle East. we hope to reach markets such as Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia, possibly China - which is a difficult market, almost like bringing sand to the beach. The vision is to reach 12 million euros turnover in 2015. Which kind of products will leverage this expansion? Science4you invented over 120 toys this year, bringing the total to 350. Some products are new technology, such as tablet Tab4you and
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Cam4you camera, others a join of the two worlds, as the Micro Dinos dolls which bind to the tablet and come to life within the application. We also started with toys for girls, such as the creation of shampoo and soap factories, lipsticks and SPA. What is your competitive advantage? “Our main competitive advantage, oddly enough, is that we produce in Portugal. The company has a factory in Prior Velho that receives and assembles the components coming from all sides of the country. The
boxes come from Agueda, manuals from Seixal, Cardboard boxes from Torres Vedras, plastic molds of Marinha Grande, baking soda comes from Ajuda. In three weeks, the company can have a ready order, contrary to what happens with factories in China. - where the the toy industry has spent most of the production in the past decade - which take about six months. Get to know more through www. science4you.pt
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What if you could reuse glass bottles into modern art? This perfect example of green thinking, moved the entrepreneur Ricardo Correia to start a company that promotes recycling and enlightens our homes simultaneously. How did 5L started? The 5L brand was born in 2012, when a historic winery was giving away several bottles that they no longer needed. Our team decided to recover these bottles and give them a new life, turning them into lamps. The demand grew exponentially and we decided to develop other products taking in consideration this could actually mean the decrease of many beautiful wasted bottles of glass. How does 5L collects its bottles? We have several contacts in order to take all size of bottles people do not need. Some old bottles are provided by private donors and in Lisbon we have some partnerships with bars and cafes to keep their empty bottles.
How is your product different? By recycling, we transform products that are longer used in decorative and original parts. As some of the bottles are unique and rare old vintage they have no possible reproduction. Other bottles are recent products with cosmopolitan references. We are currently finalizing a project for a restaurant to open in Principe Real area, where were explored various approaches to recycling bottles to create a unique and distinctive environment. How does 5L reach its clients? Most of them through social networks, where we post photos of our recent products, we receive orders and announce our presence in several markets and craft fairs.
Get to know more on 5L - Cinco Litros facebook page!
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CARLOS DO CARMO BRINGS A GRAMMY HOME TO PORTUGAL A Portuguese artist has, for the first time, been awarded the “Lifetime Achievement” award by the Latin Recording Academy, attributed to Carlos do Carmo, considering him one of the greatest “fado” singers of all time. The Grammy Awards are considered a reference in the music industry and were announced on the 19th of November in Las Vegas, in the United States. Carlos do Carmo receives the recognition in the same year in which he celebrates the 50th year of his career. The moment is marked by a retrospective exhibition at Cordoaria Nacional, in Lisbon, and by the launching of the album “Fado é Amor”, with guest artists including Mariza, Ana Moura, Carminho, Camané and Aldina Duarte. Still in 2014, the documentary by Ivan Dias on the life and works of the singer, “Um Homem no Mundo” will also premiere. Throughout his life, Carlos do Carmo has always been a great defender of the “fado” heritage, having participated with Rui Vieira Nery in the candidacy of the classification of “Fado” as World Heritage, which took place in 2011.
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CITY OF THE
MONTH
Given the liveliness of Barcelona today, it’s hard to believe that only a quarter of a century ago it was filled with factories and warehouses and scruffy beaches separated by railroad tracks. Visitors looking for the famous Spanish sun-and-sand combination went elsewhere, and few travelers were beguiled by the city’s charms. That all changed in 1992, when the city remade itself in anticipation of hosting the Summer Olympics. The railroad tracks were removed, opening Barcelona to the Mediterranean. And the tourist infrastructure greatly expanded, leading to new hotels and a renaissance in Catalan cuisine. Visitors again discovered the city’s medieval neighborhoods, museums, modernist buildings and exuberant nightlife.
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The Games came and went, but Barcelona kept gaining cachet, and in 2011 a record 7.4 million people visited the city. Barcelona continues to remake itself, transforming to meet the 21st century. “Our city is very proud of its vast cultural and historical heritage as capital of Catalonia,” says Xavier Trias, the city’s mayor. “But above all, it is our willingness to always move ahead that really describes us. This is what has propelled Barcelona from a gray industrial city into an innovative, creative and talent-driven global metropolis.” Today Barcelona is a must visit, a unique experience to walk around the Gothic city, very peaceful, with many cobbled side streets that you can get lost in and be amazed at the beautiful of its architecture.
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USEFUL INFO SAFETY:
Portugal is considered a safe country. However you should be careful on where to go in some areas of the city, mainly at night time. Pickpocketing is common in touristic spots such as the 28 Tram or nightclubs so be aware. Is forbidden to sell tobacco and alcohol beverages to people under 18 years old. Drug traffic and consumption is illegal, even though Portugal has flexible laws for personal consumption.
FOR ANY EMERGENCIES YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL THE EMERGENCY NUMBER 112
POLICE:
Rua do Arsenal 2 Praça do Comércio 21 342 7379
Farmácia Camões (ex-Sanitas) Lgº Camões 24 Tel. 21 347 35 89/21 342 27 98 Farmácia Durão Rua Garrett 90-92 Tel. 21 347 61 85 Farmácia Estácio Rossio 60-63 Tel. 21 321 13 90 Farmácia Internacional Ldª R.Aurea 228 Tel. 21 324 13 60 Farmácia Teixeira Lopes Rua Áurea 154-156 Tel. 21 342 48 16
TRANSPORT
By Metro
HOSPITALS:
Metro is usually the fasted way to get around in Lisbon. The metro stations are marked with a blue M signs and the information in most of the stations is provided in both languages, Portuguese and English.
21 312 66 00
How to buy a Ticket:
Rua da Atalaia, nº 138 - 144 - Bairro Alto Tel.: 213403410
Hospital Dona Estefânia: Hospital Egas Moniz: 21 365 00 00 Hospital Santa Maria: 21 793 27 62 Hospital São Francisco Xavier: 21 301 73 51 Hospital São José: 21 884 15 40 Hospital São Luís: 21 321 65 00
PHARMACY
Farmácia Andrade Rua do Alecrim 123 Tel. 21 324 16 70
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The Metro stations in Lisbon are equipped with a fully electronic ticketing system, where all travel tickets are loaded on your electronic card (smart cards), valid either for Metro or Bus.
Cost:
First you need to get the chargeable smart card that costs 0,50€, valid for Metro and Bus. The cost of a simple metro ticket is 1,40€ and its valid for a period of one hour after validation. You can also get a daily ticket under the cost of 6€ valid for a period of 24h after the first validation.
By Bus
Carris is the main company in charge with running the public surface trans-
port of Lisbon. The company manages the bus and tram networks. Cost: A Bus ticket is 1,80€ and for a the Tram is 2,85€.
By Taxi:
Taxis in Lisbon are secure and you can get any identified taxi on the street. Taxis are strict when it comes to rules and you won’t manage to convince them to take more than 4 passengers unless the car is appropriate. Drivers are also allowed to charge up an extra cost for luggage, depending on the luggage size. The main taxi companies are: Retalis: 218 119000 Radio Taxis: 217 932756 Teletaxis: 218 111100 Taxi Tours: 964 120673
By Bike:
Biking is getting each day more popular in Lisbon, but its not the most extraordinary experience. Plenty of improvements have been made as far as the cycling infrastructure of the city is concerned, however, there’s still a lot to adjust. The heavy road traffic, the tram lines, as well as the hilly topography of the city itself, turn Lisbon into a destination where you need genuine urban cycling skills in order to get around. That being said, Biking can also be a fun experience for those looking for an adventure, there are a few companies offering tours around the city and for those looking for something more extreme you can climb the seven hills. Parque das Nacoes is said to be one of the safest and most pleasant cycling spots in Lisbon. It is complemented by the cycle path laid out between Baixa and Belem along the Tejo River promenade.
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