Tagged With "Lisbon"
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Street art, Parque das Nações, Lisbon
DrFumblefinger comes across this interesting work of art while exploring the site of World Expo '98 in Lisbon.
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Pied Peacocks, Castelo Sao Jorge, Lisbon
DrFumblefinger enjoyed seeing these piebald peacocks—peacocks with unusual white coloration in their features—during a recent trip to Lisbon.
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Oriente Station, Lisbon
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the convenient transportation services provided by the Oriente station. It' a fairly modern structure, built for Expo 98, with excellent train, bus and metro connections.
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Vasco Da Gama Mall, Lisbon
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the Vasco Da Gama mall in Lisbon, especially its fine food court.
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"Pareidolie", Lisbon, Portugal
"Pareidolie" is a sculpture donated to Lisbon by its creator Alexandre Hopare Monteiro. It is located outside of Lisbon's City Hall.
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Exploring Lisbon's Oceanarium
One of the unsung highlights in Lisbon's is its fine aquarium. DrFumblefinger spends a half day exploring it and shares photos of the experience.
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Strictly for the Birds...
I’m sure there must be some place without birds, but I haven’t been there. And everywhere I have been, the birds have caught my attention....
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D. Maria II National Theater and Rossio Square, Lisbon
DrFumblefinger visits Lisbon's popular Rossio square, which has long been a gathering spot in the community. The National Theater Dona Maria II sits across from the square.
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Tiled Buildings, Lisbon
Buildings covered in tile are common in Portugal—a trait acquired during Moorish times. These tiles, called Azulejos, have become an important feature of Portuguese architecture.
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Re: Tiled Buildings, Lisbon
This looks really amazing! I can't wait to visit. Moscow in Russia uses a lot of glazed tiles which is a different effect but equally beautiful
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From the Shoebox, a Gallery of Details
The pictures in this gallery are mainly architectural details—rooflines, entrances, windows—noticed in years of walking in cities and having my eye caught by a strong line, an unexpected contrast, an extended shape...I don't even always know what catches me, and, as here, it's often not the most significant building.