Tiled Buildings, Lisbon
December 14, 2023
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.
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.
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.
DrFumblefinger says Lisbon’s aquarium deserves more attention than it gets in a city full of attractions
DrFumblefinger came across came across this rather interesting sculpture situated outside of Lisbon’s City Hall in Praca do Municipio.
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the Vasco Da Gama mall in Lisbon, especially its fine food court.
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.
DrFumblefinger enjoyed seeing these piebald peacocks—peacocks with unusual white coloration in their features—during a recent trip to Lisbon.
DrFumblefinger comes across this interesting work of art while exploring the site of World Expo ’98 in Lisbon.
Interesting combination that worked out quite well.
Best calamari I’ve ever had!
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.
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.
DrFumblefinger says Lisbon’s aquarium deserves more attention than it gets in a city full of attractions
DrFumblefinger came across came across this rather interesting sculpture situated outside of Lisbon’s City Hall in Praca do Municipio.
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the Vasco Da Gama mall in Lisbon, especially its fine food court.
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.
DrFumblefinger enjoyed seeing these piebald peacocks—peacocks with unusual white coloration in their features—during a recent trip to Lisbon.
DrFumblefinger comes across this interesting work of art while exploring the site of World Expo ’98 in Lisbon.