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History of Lisbon
A complete Lisbon history in one passage. Mural by Nuno Saraiva. Every city should have a mural like this one. -
Tiles in Alfama
Finding little treasures while getting lost in Alfama. -
Rosa dos Ventos
View from the Monument of the Discoveries. A wind rose and a world map. -
Quinta Pézinhos no Tejo
Fado singers at the dinner -
Convento de Cristo in Tomar
The Romanesque round church was built in the second half of the 12th century by the Knights Templar. -
Convento de Cristo in Tomar
São Cristóvão - Saint Christopher (1484-1500) -
Janela do Capítulo
The famous Manueline Window of the Chapter House (1510-1513). -
Room of discoveries
Ceiling in the Room of Discoveries by Bernardo António de Oliveira Góis (c. 1770-c. 1820) and Cyrillo Volkmar Machado (1748-1823). -
Music room
The ceiling in the Music room. Apparently there is wonderful acoustic in this room. Not if it is crowded with tourists... -
Monserrate Main Hall
The ceiling in the Main hall. -
Chalet of the Countess of Edla
All the rooms are insanely beautiful, but this Dining room, with cork and wood, is probably my favourite. -
Convento dos Capuchos
The Door of Death is the entrance to the monastery.