CONTENTS
ITINERARY 3
ITINERARY 1 p.26 p.6
p.8
p.14 Tram 28
Map
São Jorge Castle p.10
p.12
Lisbon Cathedral
The Miradouros
ITINERARY 2 p.16 Map
p.18
Praça do Comércio
The Jerónimos Monastery Belém p.30 Tower Monument to the p.32 Discoveries
p.28 Pastéis de nata p.34 Famous Portuguese Explorers
ITINERARY 4 The Park p.38 of Nations
p.22 The Elevadores
p.20 Fado
p.24 Map
The 25th of April p.40 Bridge p.42 Cacilhas
p.36 Map p.46
LX Factory
p.44 Edward VII Park
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lo é t A
p.47
CONTENTS
ITINERARY 3
ITINERARY 1 p.26 p.6
p.8
p.14 Tram 28
Map
São Jorge Castle p.10
p.12
Lisbon Cathedral
The Miradouros
ITINERARY 2 p.16 Map
p.18
Praça do Comércio
The Jerónimos Monastery Belém p.30 Tower Monument to the p.32 Discoveries
p.28 Pastéis de nata p.34 Famous Portuguese Explorers
ITINERARY 4 The Park p.38 of Nations
p.22 The Elevadores
p.20 Fado
p.24 Map
The 25th of April p.40 Bridge p.42 Cacilhas
p.36 Map p.46
LX Factory
p.44 Edward VII Park
go
lo é t A
p.47
ITINERARY 1
SÃO JORGE CASTLE Vamos, amigos, let’s climb the mais alta hill in Lisbon! St. George’s Castle was once a royal residence. It stands on top of a hill overlooking Alfama, the city’s oldest district. From here you can see almost all of Lisbon: its narrow streets and red roofs, and even the beautiful river Tagus with its bridges and boats gliding across the water. This is exactly why the castle was built up here, in a strategic position that was perfect for DEFENDING THE CITY FROM ENEMIES. Its walls are over a thousand years old, and they have witnessed great battles, many changes, earthquakes, kings, warriors, and invaders!
• The legend of the hero Martim Moniz
As the enemies tried to close the castle gates during the Siege of Lisbon in 1147, a brave young man threw himself between the doors, preventing them from closing with his own body. This allowed his companions to enter the city and liberate it.
LOOK FOR MARTIM’S PLAQUE AND A BUST WITH HIS NAME ABOVE THE DOOR! AND IF YOU’RE VERY CURIOUS LIKE ME, GO TO THE METRO STOP NAMED FOR HIM; ON THE PLATFORM YOU’LL FIND ARTWORK THAT TELLS HIS STORY.
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• The Camera Obscura
Inside the Tower of Ulysses there’s an amazing room that’s somewhat magical. Thanks to an ancient optical system of lenses and mirrors, you can peek at the streets and squares of the city!
KS 0 PEACOC 4 F O Y NIT THEY A COMMU CASTLE. E H T DENS, LIVES IN THE GAR IN Y L E E BETWEEN WALK FR N E V E D AN THE TOWERS, D IN N A S L L THE WA S! TREETOP
ITINERARY 1
SÃO JORGE CASTLE Vamos, amigos, let’s climb the mais alta hill in Lisbon! St. George’s Castle was once a royal residence. It stands on top of a hill overlooking Alfama, the city’s oldest district. From here you can see almost all of Lisbon: its narrow streets and red roofs, and even the beautiful river Tagus with its bridges and boats gliding across the water. This is exactly why the castle was built up here, in a strategic position that was perfect for DEFENDING THE CITY FROM ENEMIES. Its walls are over a thousand years old, and they have witnessed great battles, many changes, earthquakes, kings, warriors, and invaders!
• The legend of the hero Martim Moniz
As the enemies tried to close the castle gates during the Siege of Lisbon in 1147, a brave young man threw himself between the doors, preventing them from closing with his own body. This allowed his companions to enter the city and liberate it.
LOOK FOR MARTIM’S PLAQUE AND A BUST WITH HIS NAME ABOVE THE DOOR! AND IF YOU’RE VERY CURIOUS LIKE ME, GO TO THE METRO STOP NAMED FOR HIM; ON THE PLATFORM YOU’LL FIND ARTWORK THAT TELLS HIS STORY.
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• The Camera Obscura
Inside the Tower of Ulysses there’s an amazing room that’s somewhat magical. Thanks to an ancient optical system of lenses and mirrors, you can peek at the streets and squares of the city!
KS 0 PEACOC 4 F O Y NIT THEY A COMMU CASTLE. E H T DENS, LIVES IN THE GAR IN Y L E E BETWEEN WALK FR N E V E D AN THE TOWERS, D IN N A S L L THE WA S! TREETOP
ITINERARY 1
LISBON CATHEDRAL
• The legend of the guardian ravens
Follow me, viajantes! Let’s go inside the most important church in Lisboa! The Sé de Lisboa, as we Portuguese call it, is the city’s oldest cathedral. It was built in 1150 by order of KING ALFONSO I after the city was recaptured from the Arabs. Its large towers resembling stone giants make it look like a fortress. When you enter, you feel like you’ve stepped back in time: stainedglass windows, ancient treasures, and stones tell stories about kings and knights.
LET’S GO U P TO THE BALCO NY TO ADMIRE TH E CIT Y FROM ABOV E!
Many years ago, a man named VINCENT OF SARAGOSSA was proclaimed a saint after he died because of his great courage and faith. His body was taken to Lisbon by ship, and two ravens protected him throughout the journey, watching over him and keeping danger at bay. SAINT VINCENT became the city’s patron saint, and his relics are preserved in the treasury of the Sè.
LET’S START WALKING TOWARD ONE OF THE MOST UNUSUAL HOUSES IN ALFAMA!
TAKE A LOOK AT LISBON’S COAT OF ARMS. DOES IT REMIND YOU OF ANYTHING?
• The House of the Beaks
Don’t the decorations covering the facade look like funny chicken beaks? Casa dos Bicos was built over 500 years ago, inspired by the style of Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, Italy. Once a private home, it now houses a museum dedicated to the famous Portuguese writer JOSÉ SARAMAGO, whose ashes are buried under the olive tree in the small square outside.
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ITINERARY 1
LISBON CATHEDRAL
• The legend of the guardian ravens
Follow me, viajantes! Let’s go inside the most important church in Lisboa! The Sé de Lisboa, as we Portuguese call it, is the city’s oldest cathedral. It was built in 1150 by order of KING ALFONSO I after the city was recaptured from the Arabs. Its large towers resembling stone giants make it look like a fortress. When you enter, you feel like you’ve stepped back in time: stainedglass windows, ancient treasures, and stones tell stories about kings and knights.
LET’S GO U P TO THE BALCO NY TO ADMIRE TH E CIT Y FROM ABOV E!
Many years ago, a man named VINCENT OF SARAGOSSA was proclaimed a saint after he died because of his great courage and faith. His body was taken to Lisbon by ship, and two ravens protected him throughout the journey, watching over him and keeping danger at bay. SAINT VINCENT became the city’s patron saint, and his relics are preserved in the treasury of the Sè.
LET’S START WALKING TOWARD ONE OF THE MOST UNUSUAL HOUSES IN ALFAMA!
TAKE A LOOK AT LISBON’S COAT OF ARMS. DOES IT REMIND YOU OF ANYTHING?
• The House of the Beaks
Don’t the decorations covering the facade look like funny chicken beaks? Casa dos Bicos was built over 500 years ago, inspired by the style of Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, Italy. Once a private home, it now houses a museum dedicated to the famous Portuguese writer JOSÉ SARAMAGO, whose ashes are buried under the olive tree in the small square outside.
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segunda aventura r u o t r a st Let’s al portuguesa! t i p a c a l be in my
5 elevador do lavra
ITINERARY 2 Today our itinerary starts in a place that is muito especial: a huge SQUARE shaped like a letter of the alphabet overlooking the river! After taking an interactive journey through Lisbon’s history, we’ll listen to Portugal’s MOST MOVING MUSIC and be filled with saudade. Finally, we’ll go up and down the steep lisboete hills, first inside a CAST-IRON GIANT and then aboard enchanting little yellow “trains,” up and down the subidas and descidas!
• The legend of the foundation of Lisbon
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elevador da bica
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elevador de santa justa
2 fado museum
According to an ancient legend, Ulysses landed in the place where Lisbon now stands. The land was ruled by a queen who was half woman and half snake. The queen fell in love with him and offered him her kingdom, but Ulysses longed to return home and set sail on his ship. Desperate, she slithered after him, chasing him to the river Tagus, and this is how the seven hills on which the city stands today were born.
• Guess who worked here
Many streets in Lisbon’s Baixa district tell stories of ancient trades: Rua dos Fanqueiros (street of the cloth merchants); Rua dos Correeiros (street of the saddlers); Rua dos Sapateiros... who do you think worked there?
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praça do comércio
The shoemakers.
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segunda aventura r u o t r a st Let’s al portuguesa! t i p a c a l be in my
5 elevador do lavra
ITINERARY 2 Today our itinerary starts in a place that is muito especial: a huge SQUARE shaped like a letter of the alphabet overlooking the river! After taking an interactive journey through Lisbon’s history, we’ll listen to Portugal’s MOST MOVING MUSIC and be filled with saudade. Finally, we’ll go up and down the steep lisboete hills, first inside a CAST-IRON GIANT and then aboard enchanting little yellow “trains,” up and down the subidas and descidas!
• The legend of the foundation of Lisbon
4
elevador da bica
3
elevador de santa justa
2 fado museum
According to an ancient legend, Ulysses landed in the place where Lisbon now stands. The land was ruled by a queen who was half woman and half snake. The queen fell in love with him and offered him her kingdom, but Ulysses longed to return home and set sail on his ship. Desperate, she slithered after him, chasing him to the river Tagus, and this is how the seven hills on which the city stands today were born.
• Guess who worked here
Many streets in Lisbon’s Baixa district tell stories of ancient trades: Rua dos Fanqueiros (street of the cloth merchants); Rua dos Correeiros (street of the saddlers); Rua dos Sapateiros... who do you think worked there?
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praça do comércio
The shoemakers.
1
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FADO
• An untranslatable word
“O mar, a terra, o meu fadooo…” Ah, can you hear that moving music? Fado is an ancient and emotional form of music born in Lisbon’s oldest districts, such as Alfama and Mouraria. Its melancholy songs tell stories of the sea and nostalgia, of adventures and distant journeys, of loss and separation. DE, SAUDA G N I L E OU FE ADO ARE Y ?F IENDS EART! MY FR OUR H Y S E H TOUC
There’s a Portuguese word that’s often heard in fado: “saudade.” It’s a feeling that’s difficult to explain; it’s a mixture of sadness, longing, and desire. It’s like when you miss someone or feel nostalgic for a happy moment in your life, but at the same time you’re happy to have experienced it.
• A Portuguese guitar
The fadista, the fado singer, is accompanied by both a classical guitar and a Portuguese guitar, which is a funny teardrop-shaped instrument with twelve strings. The notes imitate the sea and the wind; they don’t just make music, they also tremble and sigh, revealing the secrets hidden within the soul of Lisbon.
• A museum to learn about Lisbon’s soul
If you’re curious to find out more, the Fado Museum is in the colorful alleys of Alfama. Here you can learn about the history of this music, listen to lots of songs, and see the instruments, costumes, and objects used by the great fado musicians.
“NUMA CASA PORTOGUESAAAA...” SORRY! IT’S IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO COME OUT OF THERE SINGING!
FADO
• An untranslatable word
“O mar, a terra, o meu fadooo…” Ah, can you hear that moving music? Fado is an ancient and emotional form of music born in Lisbon’s oldest districts, such as Alfama and Mouraria. Its melancholy songs tell stories of the sea and nostalgia, of adventures and distant journeys, of loss and separation. DE, SAUDA G N I L E OU FE ADO ARE Y ?F IENDS EART! MY FR OUR H Y S E H TOUC
There’s a Portuguese word that’s often heard in fado: “saudade.” It’s a feeling that’s difficult to explain; it’s a mixture of sadness, longing, and desire. It’s like when you miss someone or feel nostalgic for a happy moment in your life, but at the same time you’re happy to have experienced it.
• A Portuguese guitar
The fadista, the fado singer, is accompanied by both a classical guitar and a Portuguese guitar, which is a funny teardrop-shaped instrument with twelve strings. The notes imitate the sea and the wind; they don’t just make music, they also tremble and sigh, revealing the secrets hidden within the soul of Lisbon.
• A museum to learn about Lisbon’s soul
If you’re curious to find out more, the Fado Museum is in the colorful alleys of Alfama. Here you can learn about the history of this music, listen to lots of songs, and see the instruments, costumes, and objects used by the great fado musicians.
“NUMA CASA PORTOGUESAAAA...” SORRY! IT’S IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO COME OUT OF THERE SINGING!
e you to explore Belém, k a t w o n h a w i ll n i d r a s ias and famous viagens! r ó t s i Your h full de o r r i a ba
ITINERARY 3 Today we’re going to leave the beating heart of Lisbon and go to Belém, a district overlooking the Tagus, where the air smells of great adventures. We’ll visit a monastery straight out of a maritime fairy tale and eat the most delicious pastries ever invented! Yummy! We’ll go the place from which famous Portuguese navigators embarked and learn about their great endeavors. Do you also find the idea of partir para o mar to discover the world incredibly fascinating?
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pastéis de belém
jerónimos monastery
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• An invisible border
The Tagus is the huge river that flows through Lisbon and out into the Atlantic Ocean. Before reaching the sea, however, it widens so much that it forms a huge estuary, a kind of “inland sea” in Belém, where it’s almost impossible to tell where the river ends and the ocean begins.
• Cobblestone sidewalks
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belém tower
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In Belém, as throughout Lisbon, the sidewalks are made of small black and white stones that form BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS! This special paving is called calçada portuguesa and is crafted and laid by hand by skilled craftsmen, the calceteiros. If you look carefully as you walk, you can spot waves, stars, and interesting geometric shapes.
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e you to explore Belém, k a t w o n h a w i ll n i d r a s ias and famous viagens! r ó t s i Your h full de o r r i a ba
ITINERARY 3 Today we’re going to leave the beating heart of Lisbon and go to Belém, a district overlooking the Tagus, where the air smells of great adventures. We’ll visit a monastery straight out of a maritime fairy tale and eat the most delicious pastries ever invented! Yummy! We’ll go the place from which famous Portuguese navigators embarked and learn about their great endeavors. Do you also find the idea of partir para o mar to discover the world incredibly fascinating?
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pastéis de belém
jerónimos monastery
1
• An invisible border
The Tagus is the huge river that flows through Lisbon and out into the Atlantic Ocean. Before reaching the sea, however, it widens so much that it forms a huge estuary, a kind of “inland sea” in Belém, where it’s almost impossible to tell where the river ends and the ocean begins.
• Cobblestone sidewalks
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belém tower
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In Belém, as throughout Lisbon, the sidewalks are made of small black and white stones that form BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS! This special paving is called calçada portuguesa and is crafted and laid by hand by skilled craftsmen, the calceteiros. If you look carefully as you walk, you can spot waves, stars, and interesting geometric shapes.
monument to the discoveries
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ITINERARY 4
ima aventura? para uma últ y d a e r you
1 the park of nations
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lx factory
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edward vii park
The fourth itinerary will take us from one side of Lisbon to the other. We’ll see what’s on the hills outside the city center, along the river banks, in the middle of the river, and on the other side. We’ll start with a journey into the future, strolling among buildings that look like spaceships and flying saucers. We’ll find out what’s hidden inside the city’s most famous bridge and what’s on the other side of the Tagus. We’ll relax in a wonderful park filled with tropical plants and end our journey among beautiful giant canvases and flying bicycles, in a district that’s truly fantastical!
• Comida de rua
Portuguese street food is much loved by the alfacinhas, and it can be found almost everywhere in Lisbon, in markets, stalls, and kiosks. The most popular is the bifana, a tasty marinated pork sandwich, but Prego no pão is also very popular. It’s filled with lemon and garlic-flavored meat that’s seasoned with mustard or piri piri, a sauce made with very spicy chili peppers!
• Vamos a uma tasca
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the 25th of april bridge
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cacilhas
Tascas are small, simple, lively restaurants typical of Portugal, all family-run. You can taste traditional homemade dishes like sopas (hot soups), bacalhau (cod cooked in thousands of different ways), frango assado (roast chicken, often spicy), or arroz de peixe (rice with fish).
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ITINERARY 4
ima aventura? para uma últ y d a e r you
1 the park of nations
5
lx factory
4
edward vii park
The fourth itinerary will take us from one side of Lisbon to the other. We’ll see what’s on the hills outside the city center, along the river banks, in the middle of the river, and on the other side. We’ll start with a journey into the future, strolling among buildings that look like spaceships and flying saucers. We’ll find out what’s hidden inside the city’s most famous bridge and what’s on the other side of the Tagus. We’ll relax in a wonderful park filled with tropical plants and end our journey among beautiful giant canvases and flying bicycles, in a district that’s truly fantastical!
• Comida de rua
Portuguese street food is much loved by the alfacinhas, and it can be found almost everywhere in Lisbon, in markets, stalls, and kiosks. The most popular is the bifana, a tasty marinated pork sandwich, but Prego no pão is also very popular. It’s filled with lemon and garlic-flavored meat that’s seasoned with mustard or piri piri, a sauce made with very spicy chili peppers!
• Vamos a uma tasca
3
2
the 25th of april bridge
36
cacilhas
Tascas are small, simple, lively restaurants typical of Portugal, all family-run. You can taste traditional homemade dishes like sopas (hot soups), bacalhau (cod cooked in thousands of different ways), frango assado (roast chicken, often spicy), or arroz de peixe (rice with fish).
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ITINERARY 4
THE 25TH OF APRIL BRIDGE Let’s go and see o grande ponte de Lisboa! The 25 de Abril Bridge was the first bridge to connect Lisbon to the south bank of the river Tagus. Before 1966, you could only cross the river on ferries that transported people and cars from one bank to the other. To build this enormous steel colossus― 230 feet (70 meters) high and 1.4 miles (2.3 kilometers) long― 2,800 workers worked tirelessly for almost four years!
• A color out of space
If you think the bridge looks familiar, it’s probably because it reminds you of its famous American cousin, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. And that’s not a coincidence! Both were built by the same company. They are also the same color, INTERNATIONAL ORANGE, a special reddish orange chosen specifically because it can be easily seen from afar. It’s also THE SAME COLOR AS ASTRONAUTS’ SPACE SUITS!
• A thrilling experience
At the base of the 25 de Abril Bridge, there’s the Experiencia Pilar 7, which takes you up to a panoramic terrace suspended next to the bridge. You can either use the elevator or walk up 300 steps! You can also walk out on a glass platform with a seethrough floor. UM…YOU GO FIRST, I’LL CATCH UP WITH YOU IN A MINUTE.
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ITINERARY 4
THE 25TH OF APRIL BRIDGE Let’s go and see o grande ponte de Lisboa! The 25 de Abril Bridge was the first bridge to connect Lisbon to the south bank of the river Tagus. Before 1966, you could only cross the river on ferries that transported people and cars from one bank to the other. To build this enormous steel colossus― 230 feet (70 meters) high and 1.4 miles (2.3 kilometers) long― 2,800 workers worked tirelessly for almost four years!
• A color out of space
If you think the bridge looks familiar, it’s probably because it reminds you of its famous American cousin, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. And that’s not a coincidence! Both were built by the same company. They are also the same color, INTERNATIONAL ORANGE, a special reddish orange chosen specifically because it can be easily seen from afar. It’s also THE SAME COLOR AS ASTRONAUTS’ SPACE SUITS!
• A thrilling experience
At the base of the 25 de Abril Bridge, there’s the Experiencia Pilar 7, which takes you up to a panoramic terrace suspended next to the bridge. You can either use the elevator or walk up 300 steps! You can also walk out on a glass platform with a seethrough floor. UM…YOU GO FIRST, I’LL CATCH UP WITH YOU IN A MINUTE.
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ITINERARY 4
EDWARD VII PARK And agora, let’s take a break in Lisbon’s green heart. The Parque Eduardo VII is on a hill north of the city center and is Lisbon’s largest urban park. Its large lawns and avenues paved with the typical calçada portuguesa are perfect for strolling, running, playing, or relaxing on the grass for a picnic. The view gradually opens up as you climb to the top, offering an EXTRAORDINARY PANORAMA OF THE CITY AND RIVER!
• A City Jungle
In the center of the park is the amazing Estufa Fria, a large greenhouse complex with caves, walkways, and small ponds. It’s a kingdom of tropical plants, with azaleas, camellias, and exotic trees creating the effect of a cool, shaded jungle. In the same space there’s also the Estufa Quente, with tropical plants like coffee and mango, and the Estufa Doce, filled with cacti and desert plants. BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET PRICKED!
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ITINERARY 4
EDWARD VII PARK And agora, let’s take a break in Lisbon’s green heart. The Parque Eduardo VII is on a hill north of the city center and is Lisbon’s largest urban park. Its large lawns and avenues paved with the typical calçada portuguesa are perfect for strolling, running, playing, or relaxing on the grass for a picnic. The view gradually opens up as you climb to the top, offering an EXTRAORDINARY PANORAMA OF THE CITY AND RIVER!
• A City Jungle
In the center of the park is the amazing Estufa Fria, a large greenhouse complex with caves, walkways, and small ponds. It’s a kingdom of tropical plants, with azaleas, camellias, and exotic trees creating the effect of a cool, shaded jungle. In the same space there’s also the Estufa Quente, with tropical plants like coffee and mango, and the Estufa Doce, filled with cacti and desert plants. BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET PRICKED!
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ITINERARY 4
LX FACTORY One last adventure in a magical mundo de fantasia e criatividade. The LX Factory is in the Alcântara district, underneath the huge 25 de Abril Bridge. The area used to be filled with factories and machinery, but today it is ONE OF THE MOST CREATIVE PLACES IN THE CITY; with its old brick buildings, hidden courtyards, and colorful staircases, it feels like entering a whimsical wonderland!
• Reading slowly
One of the most beautiful places in this former industrial area is Ler Devagar, a bookstore that looks like it’s straight out of a fairy tale with cast-iron staircases, shelves reaching to the ceiling, and the extraordinary flying creations of a unique inventor. Here you can sit and read, have a drink at the bar, and TRAVEL WITH YOUR IMAGINATION. OUR JOURNEY ENDS HERE, BUT EVERY TIME YOU CLOSE YOUR EYES, YOUR MEMORIES OF THIS ADVENTURE WILL BRING YOU BACK TO LISBON WHENEVER YOU LIKE.
• Street Art
The walls at the LX Factory are never just walls. They’re giant canvases on which artists from around the world have painted their works. There are enormous faces, giant bees, colorful cats, and figures that suddenly appear above doorways or behind staircases. WHO KNOWS IF THERE’S A MURAL OF A SARDINHA SOMEWHERE? I COULD BE DE MODELO!
OR YOU, AITING F W E R E H WEEN I’LL BE ERE BET SO M E W H HE RED T U S AN D THE TAG . F LISBON R O OF S O
O, G O L É …AT TI! N A D N VIA
ITINERARY 4
LX FACTORY One last adventure in a magical mundo de fantasia e criatividade. The LX Factory is in the Alcântara district, underneath the huge 25 de Abril Bridge. The area used to be filled with factories and machinery, but today it is ONE OF THE MOST CREATIVE PLACES IN THE CITY; with its old brick buildings, hidden courtyards, and colorful staircases, it feels like entering a whimsical wonderland!
• Reading slowly
One of the most beautiful places in this former industrial area is Ler Devagar, a bookstore that looks like it’s straight out of a fairy tale with cast-iron staircases, shelves reaching to the ceiling, and the extraordinary flying creations of a unique inventor. Here you can sit and read, have a drink at the bar, and TRAVEL WITH YOUR IMAGINATION. OUR JOURNEY ENDS HERE, BUT EVERY TIME YOU CLOSE YOUR EYES, YOUR MEMORIES OF THIS ADVENTURE WILL BRING YOU BACK TO LISBON WHENEVER YOU LIKE.
• Street Art
The walls at the LX Factory are never just walls. They’re giant canvases on which artists from around the world have painted their works. There are enormous faces, giant bees, colorful cats, and figures that suddenly appear above doorways or behind staircases. WHO KNOWS IF THERE’S A MURAL OF A SARDINHA SOMEWHERE? I COULD BE DE MODELO!
OR YOU, AITING F W E R E H WEEN I’LL BE ERE BET SO M E W H HE RED T U S AN D THE TAG . F LISBON R O OF S O
O, G O L É …AT TI! N A D N VIA
LAURA RE
DANIELA CELLI
Laura was born in Rome, where she attended the Scuola Romana del Fumetto (Roman School of Comics). She later collaborated with animation studios, where she worked as a character designer, concept artist, and illustrator. After attending the International School of Illustration in Sàrmede, she moved to Milan to complete a master’s degree in illustration at Mimaster, where she deepened her knowledge of publishing and children’s illustration.
Daniela was born in Florence in 1977. After studying piano at the Luigi Cherubini conservatory, she moved to New York, where she studied criminology. She returned to Italy in 1997 and obtained a law degree and a diploma from the Accademia d’Arte drammatica (Academy of Dramatic Arts). She has always been passionate about travel and since 2008 has been blogging about her family’s adventures around the world.
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Dom Vasco lives in the
Atlantic Ocean with his 2,767,483,939 siblings, but since he’s the most curious of the family, he often wanders around the Portuguese capital, searching for stories and fun facts to tell kids. He’s afraid of heights, loves singing, and really loves pastéis de nata and bolos de arroz!