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The Urban Art of Chão do Loureiro Car Park in Lisbon

Today we bring to you the project “Às 5, no Mercado”, an intervention of urban art of Chão do Loureiro car park. The region of Lisbon is replete with street art. In addition to the open-air galleries of the social housing neighbourhoods that getLISBON has had t...

Amsterdam and Lisbon 2023

When one thinks of Amsterdam, the image of its gritty red-light district invariably comes to mind. Yes, that district still exists — it’s known as De Wallen — and it still draws thrill-seeking bros and gawkers sneaking sideways glances at the semi-clad, government-authorized prosti...

Top 10 Date Spots in Lisbon: From Hidden Bars to Sunset Views

Ah, Lisbon! Beyond its well-known spots lie its true charm: the tucked-away gems ideal for intimate dates. Whether you’re a local or a traveller seeking romance, discovering an off-the-beaten-path gem can elevate your experience. Below is a curated list of ten standout date spots in ...

My 5-Minute-Old Town Lisbon script that made me thousands as a tour guide.

Lisbon is simply divided by 3 main areas you as a tourist must go (we’ll talk about the other two in the future) The first one is the “Old town”, The old town is basically the 4 oldest neighborhoods Alfama, Graça, Mouraria and the Castle one, a common mistake is thinki...

Why you should visit Lisbon, Portugal, in summer 2024 — 10 best things to do in Lisbon

While you could do a long weekend to Lisbon, I went for 8 days with my partner, and found we didn’t run out of things to do. If you love eating and drinking, then this city is for you. There are plenty of activities, and beautiful historic sights to see, but it’s also a food-lovers parad...

5 best neighborhoods to live for Erasmus in Lisbon

Definitely one of the best neighborhoods for students, it’s very, very popular with international students. Marquês de Pombal is known among the locals as the central business district of the city and also as a major transportation hub. With two metro lines crossing here, and something l...

7 Outdoor Date Ideas Near Lisbon

Whether it’s indulging in a leisurely farm-to-table lunch or riding the Atlantic waves, the surroundings of Lisbon offer date experiences that linger. Dive into these 7 outdoor date ideas, each promising a delightful blend of adventure and romance, all within a 45-min drive from Lisbon. 1. ...

The Top 10 Attractions in Lisbon

Lisbon, the sun-kissed capital of Portugal, is a city of compelling contrasts where historical charm meets modern allure. From majestic forts to winding medieval streets, Lisbon never fails to mesmerize. Here are the top 10 must-see sights that encapsulate the city’s enchanting allure. 1. C...

Reflecting on My Lisbon Loves

My very first day in Lisbon, I went to the Green Café and asked if I could sit outside and just have a coffee. I was greeted by the owner who responded cheerfully to my super emotional and extremely tired self, “Óla! You may sit anywhere you like and have whatever you want.&rdquo...

Return to My Lisbon Life

Conveniently, one of the popular places the friends I’ve made like to go is a tiny restaurant a few minute’s walk from my apartment. The place is so small, there is only room for about 10 people so tables spill onto the narrow sidewalk outside. This works fine until taxis start coming do...

4 Great Cities To Visit in Portugal Besides Lisbon and Porto

Portugal is one of those countries where the capital gets a lot more attention than the rest of the territory. In the past few years, Porto, the second biggest city, has also been put under the spotlight. It has even won awards such as “Europe’s Leading City Break Destination 2020&rdq...

The best neighbourhoods to live in Lisbon

Have you imagined eating in a Chinese restaurant, having a coffee at a Nepalese and saying hello to your neighbours in more languages than you can count? Arroios is a multicultural neighbourhood where the modern coexists with the traditional, and the diversity is everywhere you look. This is prob...

View Points (Miradouros) • Lisbon • Portugal

A charming terrace offering breathtaking views of Lisbon’s rooftops and the Tagus River, adorned with beautiful tilework and surrounded by lush gardens. © leolm45 Miradouro de Santa Catarina A popular viewpoint with panoramic vistas of the river and the city, featuring a...

The Lisbon Ferry to Cacilhas

As you walk alongside the river towards the ferry terminal at Cais do Sodré, one of Lisbon’s main ferry terminals and a main transportation hub with trains, trams, buses, subway and ferries, anticipation builds. You can see old and new ferries crossing the river to / from the south bank...

3 Similar Things I Found in San Francisco and Lisbon

I remember when, a few years ago, being in Lisbon, I was talking to someone on the Internet that lives in the San Francisco area. At one point he mentioned that the best-known bridge in Lisbon (the 25 of April Bridge) was very similar to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. After our convers...

My experience at ETH Lisbon (Portfolio Series)

We were working very hard from 10 AM to 2 AM for two days to build the project, and our effort was appreciated. With this project we got 2 bounties: Metamask and Gnosis Safe. As representative of Farswap at that moment, I could make some networking with builders and VC’s. I pitched the proj...

My Unforgettable Adventure in Lisbon

Hey there, fellow travel enthusiasts! Hold onto your hats because I’m about to take you on a wild ride through my epic two-week trip to the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portugal. From mouthwatering culinary delights to awe-inspiring landmarks, this city has it all! Grab a coffee, put on yo...

The Most Peaceful Place in Lisbon

In contrast to these grand and gleaming buildings, Estrela Park feels intimate and a bit wild. Its main features are the exotic plants and trees from around the world that grow tall and lush within its gates. The park was designed in 1842 as a place for the working classes of Lisbon to relax and for...

Match Chain’s Recap of the Lisbon Blockchain Conference: Insights and Highlights.

The Lisbon Blockchain Conference, organized by the Nova Blockchain Club, a student-led organization at the Nova School of Business and Economics, was a remarkable event. It was the first of its kind in Lisbon and featured prominent speakers and engaging panel discussions. The confe...

Lisbon Development Hub

What is your job title and what do you do? I’m the Senior Product Manager for our Merchant Experience team in Lisbon where I shape the product vision for our Dashboard and Mobile Application and translate it into more tangible objectives for our engineers. I’m making sure that we have...

4 Beautiful Day Trips From Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon. Portugal’s capital won the World Travel Award’s distinction of Best City Break Destination in 2018 and 2019. The city has seen a steady increase in tourists for most of the past decade. The sunny weather, the affordable prices, and the incredible offer in terms of cu...

Top 10 places to visit in Lisbon

Lisbon is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, offering a unique blend of history and modern living, wrapped in Portugal’s beautiful sunlight. Bathed by the river Tagus and embraced by the seven hills that surround its historic area, Lisbon is also one of the oldest capitals in Eu...

Le Wagon Lisbon: 2019 in review

As Le Wagon heads into its 4th year in Lisbon, we wanted to take a moment to pause and reflect on all that’s been accomplished and all there is to be grateful for from 2019. Ranked №1 Coding Bootcamp For the fourth year in a row, Le Wagon is the #1 ranked coding bootcamp worldwide...

One of the Best Achitecture Station 。Lisbon Oriento Station w GFX 50sII + Leica 21mm F3.4 SE 。Xpan Mode

The author moved to Portugal for two months and had plenty of time to pick up the GFX 50SII and shoot everywhere…I saw the introduction and photos of Oriento station on the internet and thought it was extraordinary, so I went to Oriento train station twice to take Xpan-view photos. I tried no...

Best Free Things To Do In Lisbon

Lisbon is one of the most charismatic and vibrant cities in Europe. You will be amazed by its rich and varied history, buzzing nightlife, glorious year-round climate, and striking modernism and progressive thinking. With many things to do and admire, Lisbon will surely steal your heart and probably ...

The Muslim City of Lisbon

Every year on Fat Tuesday, dozens of people line up in Praça de Espanha on the periphery of central Lisbon, waiting for one of the infrequent buses heading to Sesimbra. On that day, the small coastal town comes alive with a Carnaval parade complete with floats, drummers, exotic dancers in ...

Lone Start Glitz Lisbon Travel Guide

Lisbon is a vibrant city rich in culture, history, and breathtaking scenery. Lisbon, located on the Tagus River, is known for its charming cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and delectable cuisine. It’s a city that seamlessly combines old-world charm with modern flair, making it an ideal...

Lisbon Marathon: First Time Experience

What makes international marathons worthwhile is the opportunity to meet runners from vast backgrounds. Some become lifelong friends. Heck, if you’re able to connect with others who pay money to punish themselves on Sundays for hours — then there is something to be said about that friend...

Match Announces Headquarter at Poolside Hub in Lisbon

We are excited to announce that our headquarter is at Poolside Hub in Lisbon, Portugal. This shared office space is home to a dynamic community of blockchain and DeFi projects, including Polkastarter, Chainlink Labs, and many others. As a partner of Poolside Hub, we have access to a wide range of...

Meet the Lisbon Engineering Team!

This is the inaugural blog post from our Salsify Lisbon Engineering team! In this post you will meet the four members of the Nazaré engineering team: João Fernandes, Mauro Lemos, Ricardo Castelão and Alexandre Campos. The team has graciously offered to tell us a bit about the...

Old Lisbon Never Gets Old

Lisbon is old, but it never gets old. This is the fourth visit for us since October 2021. The more Teresa and I come here, the more we want to return again. Visiting a city for just a few days creates an artificial impulse to see and do as much as possible, to check main ...

Where are the most beautiful pavements in the world? In Lisbon of course!

There is no doubt about it, the world’s most beautiful pavements are to be found in Lisbon. Along the city’s waterfront several kilometers of them are currently being renovated. With their playful designs recalling the city’s maritime heritage, Lisbon’s pavements are one o...

Street Art in Graça, Lisbon

Miradouros are viewpoints in Portugal and Graça has one of the best, the Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, commonly known as Miradouro da Graça. This is one of the best places to hang out in Graça. Here, there is the Igreja da Graça (Church of Our Lady of Gra...

Lisbon Stories

Except for “thank you,” I don’t speak Portuguese. Before a recent trip to Lisbon, I spent a few weeks on Duolingo trying to learn Portuguese phrases such as “I have an apple” and “I am a boy/I am a girl.” During my trip, I wanted to be able to converse with ...

Lisbon Remains a Top Destination for Remote Workers — We Take a Closer Look Why

Lisbon has long been a popular destination for digital nomads and remote workers, and it’s easy to see why. With its charming streets, delicious food, and rich history, Lisbon is a city that has something for everyone. But it’s not just the city’s cultural offerings that make it at...

Lisbon Is Not Portugal; Is This So Hard To Get?

A tourist goes to New York City for the first time. He has been waiting for this trip his whole damn life and is finally here in the Big Apple. Visiting America has been his fantasy of a lifetime, and New York has fueled his expectations of what the United States or even America represents in his...

The new way of car sales. Visiting Cazoo office in Lisbon

The used cars market is one of the largest retail markets in the world. For a long time, this market was owned mostly by auto dealers purchasing used cars or trading in them from their customers and reselling these cars to the buyers. Most of the dealers are more focused on margins than customers&rs...

D/Bond Explored Another Side of Web3 World at Web Summit in Lisbon

There were fun events, no doubt about it. But we were on ground to showcase our innovative contribution to the budding Web3 space as top brass in the tech world converged on the Portuguese capital. From the capabilities of our ERC-3475 standard, to the DID/KYC solutions that we built ...

Street encounters in Lisbon

This is my new buddy. He is from Brazil. I think we chatted for around 20 minutes or something like that. He was telling me about the November 20 celebration in Brazil which is black awareness day: “The focus during these events is to dissolve the perception of Africans’ inferiority in s...