HIPPOTRIP | Tours

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“Lisboa with a splash!”

Get to know most of Lisbon’s landmarks while having loads of fun! Don’t miss the chance to go sightseeing aboard this amphibious vehicle.

During a 90 minute tour, you’ll be able to explore the many sides and sites of Portugal’s capital, by land and sea, without leaving the comfort of your own seat.

WHERE: The boarding area is located at the entrance of the Lisbon Naval Association (“Associação Naval de Lisboa”)  – MAP

SCHEDULE: 10h00 / 12h00 / 14h00 /16h00 /18h00

PRICE: 25€ Adult (17-65) | 15€ Children (2-16) | 15€ Senior (+65)

BOOKING: +351 211 922 030 between 09:00a.m. and 6:00p.m

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AJUDA NACIONAL PALACE | Museums

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PALÁCIO DA AJUDA

Started in 1795, the Ajuda National Palace was the official residence of the Portuguese royal family since the reign of King Luís I (1861) until the end of the monarchy in 1910. Today is the only palace opened in Lisbon which preserves the layout and decor of the rooms, so you can taste a bit of the XIX century. With an exceptional view over the Tagus river, and with a wide range of centuries represented (XV to XX), its peaces are mainly from the XVIII and XIX centuries where jewelry, textiles, furniture, glass and ceramics, as well as collections of painting, printmaking, sculpture and photography, articulate harmoniously, creating an unforgettable environment.

OPEN: 10h00-17h30. Closed: Wednesdays, January 1st, Easter Sunday, May 1st, and December 25th

WHERE: Largo da Ajuda  – Map

 

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A SEVERA (Fado House) | Restaurants

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“A Severa” is a great restaurant where you can have a nice dinner while experiencing a concert of Fado, the Portuguese most typical form of music (declared World Heritage by UNESCO).

This Lisbon´s restaurant is its oldest fado house (open since 1955), and it’s still owned by the original family (3rd generation). All of the best “fadistas” (fado singers) choose this house for most of their performances.

OPEN: Every day except Wednesdays, until 3:00 am

RESERVATIONS: Mandatory – 213 428 314 | 213 461 204

AVERAGE PRICE: 50,00€

RESTAURANT TYPE: Portuguese – Fado House

WHERE: Rua Das Gáveas, 51 a 61 – See it on Google Maps

 

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NEW ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE | News

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The EDP Foundation Center for Art and Technology will be a new cultural space in Lisbon, as big as the major European cities have, with a contemporary and international programming.

The new building, signed by the British architect Amanda Levete, uses an organic architecture that provides a fluid and natural relationship between the city and the river.

The new Arts Center will have exhibit rooms, educational services, an auditorium, a restaurant, and spaces for permanent exhibitions.

 

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2ND EDITION OF TRIGUEIROS MARKET | News

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The artists of Largo dos Trigueiros are joining with other artists and presenting the 2nd edition of the Trigueiros Market with live music and homemade cooking, to taste with sangria and wine.

The Trigueiros Market , just 5 minutes from Figueira Square in the path of the Castle, is a creative market with handicrafts, contemporary art and design, where the artists will be there to greet you.

Go there, do some shopping and get to know one of the most beautiful squares in Lisbon.

WHEN: Saturday, December 7

HOURS: from 10h to 19h

WHERE: Largo dos Trigueiros – Map

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VIDEO MAPPING SHOW | News

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“Circus of Light” is the name of the new video mapping show that is now being projected at Praça do Comério.

Everyday between the 14th and the 25th of December you’ll be able to enjoy a magnificent show about the vintage, burlesque and festive world of circus arts!

TICKETS: Free

WHERE: Terreiro do Paço

HOURS: 18h00, 19h00, 20h00 and 21h00

 

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SACRAMENTO | Restaurants

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LISBON EXPERIENCE RESTAURANTS

Located in a noble and historic area of ​​the city between the Chiado and Largo do Carmo, in the former Palace Valadares between vaulted arches and “Muralha Fernandina”‘s walls, came an amazing space with refined spirit in which the weight of history gives it distinction, warmth and romanticism. The Sacramento consists of three distinct spaces for different occasions: a nice bakery for lunches and quick meals at affordable prices, a restaurant full of charm and romance for lunch or a quiet candlelight  dinner, with music, and Bar / Lounge where you can enjoy a long menu of delicious cocktails and famous mojitos.

At lunch , the restaurant works mainly with an executive buffet 12€ all inclusive and in the evening Chef Hugo Landeiro offers its traditional Portuguese cuisine with a touch of innovation and careful presentation, delighting customers with its entrances, their dishes of cod, octopus and other delicacies of our cuisine as well as delicious desserts like the amazing strawberries stuffed and dipped in chocolate.

OPEN: Monday to Friday, 12:00 – 15:00 | Monday to Sunday, 19:30 – 24:00

RESERVATIONS: Advised – 213 420 572

AVERAGE PRICE: 30,00€

RESTAURANT TYPE: Portuguese

WHERE: Calçada do Sacramento 40 – 46 – See it on Google Maps

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NEW WALKS IN LISBON | News

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“Lisbon Walker” is an organization know by its variety of group walks around Lisbon (Old Town, Downtown, Legends & Mysteries, among others.

Now they released a new walk witch they called “Lost in Lisbon“, creating eleven sets of clues that lead people to explore the city spots and curiosities, through deciphering riddles, codes, anagrams, words and more. A mixture of fun and culture, that will bring you Lisbon Xperience to a hole new level!

WHERE: Meeting Point

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MUSEU DO ORIENTE | Museums

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Museu do Oriente is categorized as an open public permanent museum unit, managed by the Fundação Oriente, and its mission is to increase value to the several testimonials of the Portuguese presence in Asia, as well to other different cultures of that continent.

It is a museum of international territorial scope and interdisciplinary nature, which seeks to demonstrate to its visitors, through the several points of view from the fields of History, Art and Anthropology, a vivid memory of the ancient Asian culture, and to exhibit the relation once established between the East and the West, linked mainly trough Portugal.

Until December 29th you can still find there Masaaki Miyasako exhibition, one of the most prestigious Japanese artists of today.

OPEN: 10h00-18h00. Friday: 10h00-22h00. Closed: Mondays, 1 January to 25 December

BOX OFFICE: 10h00 – 18h00. Friday: 10h00 – 22h00. 2 Closed on Mondays. Works on show days until the start of it.

WHERE: Av. Brasília, Doca de Alcântara (Norte) – See it on Google Maps

 

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