Joana Vasconcelos is one of the most known Portuguese artists and represented or country at the 2013 Biennale di Venezia (International Art Exhibition) with a redecorated old typical Tagus River Boat (called Cacilheiro in Portuguese).
The boat name is “Trafaria Praia” and is now in Lisbon cruising everyday the Tagus.
You can travel in the “Cacilheiro” between Terreiro do Paço and the Belém Tower: Tuesdays to Fridays, at 11:00, 16:00 and at 19:00, and Saturdays and Sundays, at 11:00, 15:00, 17:00 and at 19:00.
You can also just Experience it while having a drink at the Quiosque Ribeira das Naus, a promenade by the Tagus right in front of where the boat will be docked.
According to the Fodor’s Travel Guide, Lisbon is one of the best cities of Europe to visit in the upcoming months!
Their criteria was based on how romantic cities are in this time of year, mainly through their rich in heritage, architecture, arts, music, and food.
Of course to all this Lisbon ads its natural atmosphere that combined with the upcoming sunny days, make it most romantic city in Europe, impossible not to fall in love! 🙂
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“If it means being loaded with atmosphere, charm, great food and nightlife, yet ignored by the bulk of travelers, then Lisbon deserves consideration as Europe’s coolest capital.”
This is how CNN journalist Fiona Dunlop opened her article about Lisbon last Sunday. According to the newspaper, the Portuguese Capital deserves the title of “Coolest City of Europe” due to 7 reasons (the same number of hills in Lisbon):
1 – Never ending Nightlife
2 – Great Cosine (see Lisbon Xperience recommended restaurants)
3 – “Lisbonites” Irony
4 – Sea Coast, Beaches and Old Palaces / Castles
5 – Building Designs
6 – Range of Art
7 – Great Historic Streets
Read the full CNN article here.
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The latest report announced that Castle of St. George had an increase of 3,4% comparing to 2012, with a total of 1.025.153 visitors (90% foreign).
Open every day of the year, the Castelo de S. Jorge (Castle of St. George) is one of Lisbon’s best places to discover the Portuguese heritage, some of its history at the Museum, Experience the Moorish ruins (11th century) neighborhood at the Archaeological Site, feel the amazing and unique view at the Periscope – Tower of Ulysses, have a chilling moment at the Castle Café, go with guided tours or just enjoy the music, theater, festivals and other events that happen all year at this great monument.
WHERE – See it on Google Maps
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Just a few meters from the “Pink Street” in Lisbon (close to lx boutique hotel), you will now find a store exclusively dedicated to promote online brands in the offline world.
The Galeria (Gallery) rised from the ruins of the old blacksmith shop of the neighborhood. Its a pop-up store that will give a temporary dwelling for young brands, projects and Portuguese start-ups, that were born mainly in the Social Media channels, and grew over the years with the power of “Word of Mouth”.
Now its time to show them to the real world, and give them the opportunity to highlight their physical qualities to their consumers.
The Galeria wants to be a be a showcase for new projects in various areas and at the same time having a cosmopolitan, relaxed and convivial atmosphere where you can share your experiences.
The space works on a rotating basis so you will find there something new every 2 weeks.
If you want to know more about the Galeria, or to keep up with the new brand in exhibition there, just visit their facebook page.
WHERE – Praça de São Paulo, nº 8 – See it on Google Maps
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Chiado Factory not only stands as a concept store. It arises from the effort to produce an evolution in the concept itself, making it broader and innovative.
In addition to the concept stores, whose partners have been carefully selected to ensure a supply of excellence, Chiado Factory also has an office and training space for rental, that is similar to a business center. Apart from this, Chiado Factory has a space reserved for art, which reflects the effort of not only in boosting the culture and the projection of national artists, but fundamentally the desire to overthrow the stigma that art is something intended only for those who have a robust bank account.
WHERE: Rua da Misericórdia 79 – See it on Google Maps
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The Port of Lisbon reported that 2013 will be considered the “best year ever” in the activity of tourist cruises, projecting a growth of 13% compared to last year.
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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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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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