Lisbon is know to have been built on seven hills. And, because of this unique geography, many fantastic vantage points exist around the city. Roof top bars, public park terraces, expansive bridges and high-rise hotel rooms all offer spectacular views. None, however, offer the highest...
Azulejos are those beautiful hand-painted tiles you see on buildings everywhere in Portugal. Portuguese are very proud of this unique...
“Schist” is a type of crystalline metamorphic stone. It is easily split, creating a flat surface. For centuries, this “horizontal” stone became the ideal building material to create weatherproof, secure houses. Today, many original homes made of schist still stand and are remain occupied by the residents of the village.
The Fortaleza Sagres (also known as Sagres Castle or Fort Sagres) sits atop the Ponta de Sagres, in the southwestern-most...
There are only four soap museums around the world…and one of them is in Portugal, in Belver, in the county...
There is a little refuge hidden in away in the Chiado that is the ideal place to escape the urban hustle and bustle. Fábulas is a quaint and inviting space to meet friends, or spend a quiet afternoon by yourself.
Visiting Lisbon? It’s hard to miss Castelo de São Jorge (St. George’s Castle) high on a hill overlooking the city....
Stones and stonework from the Stone Age and more! The Stone Museum (Museu da Pedra) in Cantanhede features artifacts collected...









