by Lisa Parsons | May 7, 2021 | Art, Lisbon, Local attractions
When you wander the streets of Lisbon, there is undoubtedly one thing that will catch both the light and your eye—the beautiful, decorative tiles that cover walls, churches, buildings and metro stations. These are called azulejos and far from being merely a pretty...
by Lisa Parsons | Mar 18, 2021 | Alfama
The Alfama – Lisbon’s soul The Alfama is the oldest neighbourhood and the cultural heart of Lisbon. This colourful sloping labyrinth of cobble stoned lane ways between São Jorge Castle and the Tagus River was one of the few areas of Lisbon to survive the 1755...
by Lisa Parsons | Mar 1, 2021 | Alfama, Fado, Lisbon
The Voice of Lisbon: Fado Art has the power to break the boundaries of language and culture. Sometimes you don’t need to understand something to feel it. This is true of visual art and this is especially true of music. One such art form, originating from the...
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