“Another look at Lisbon”
Lisbon, Portugal. May 2019. (12 photos)
This is Part 11 of my Portugal 2019 photo series, and also Part 17 of my Europe 2019 photo series.
Recently I spent a month visiting France and Portugal, with a short visit to Singapore for good measure.
I stayed for 8 nights in Lisbon (Lisboa in Portuguese), using it as a base for making a few day trips in Portugal. In between eating pasteis de nata and drinking port, I found some time to go wandering and enjoy the Lisbon life.
By the way, I do believe the woman above is pointing at the Igreja e Convento da Graca.
“Chiado Dawn”
In Lisbon, I stayed in the Chiado District, considered a bohemian neighborhood in Lisbon, sometimes compared to Montmartre in Paris. The sign on the corner of the blue tiled building says “Fundada em 1732” (Founded in 1732). This is Livraria Bertrand (Bookstore Bertrand), the oldest operating bookstore in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records.
“The Art of Melancholy”
Down a small lane in the Alfama, I came across this artwork which portrays a sense of “Saudade”, the essence of Fado music. Oh, and nearby I found a secluded rooftop bar with views across the Alfama. Lisbon is full of secret surprises.
“No. 76”
A random tiled wall in the Alfama district. Apart from the beauty of the decoration of azulejos, they act as heat reflectors which is why so many buildings in Lisbon have tiled walls.
“Yes!!!”
I had a big smile when I saw this street art in/near the Mouraria district depicting a woman spraying paint on the face of a guy with a selfie stick.
“Above Lisbon”
I love the haphazard layout of the city.
“Elevador de Santa Justa”
An elevator on the side of a hill in the middle of the city built in the 19th century, it was originally a part of Lisbon’s public transport system. However the 45 metre high viewing platform at the top ensures this wrought-iron structure is a popular tourist attraction. The exterior structure is adorned with neo-gothic arches and geometric patterns.
Other public transport elevators can be found throughout Lisbon, often hidden in the back of shops.
“The Lisbon Life”
8:30pm in Lisbon. That’s the Ponte 25 de Abril in the background.
“Lisbon Moments”
There are so many ways to enjoy Lisbon.
“Dusk at the Miradouro de Santa Luzia”
“While Lisbon sleeps…”
11pm at the Miradouro da Graca.
“Lisbon is the new Lisbon”
That double decker bus has been converted into a kitchen for the cafe below.
Other posts in my Lisbon photo series:
The Lisbon life
The Lisbon life (2)
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In May and June 2019, I visited France, Portugal and Singapore.
This is Part 17 of this photographic series and Part 11 of the posts about Portugal.
Etcetera Etcetera Etcetera 
If I only could I would pack my suitcase and start to Lisbon immediately.
It would be time well spent. It’s a beautiful city.
Looks like a quaint, beautiful city.
Indeed, Lisbon is a beautiful city with a cool, relaxed vibe. Not bad for the second oldest capital city in the world.
Love the view in Chiado Dawn. Sounds and looks like a wonderful city.
Thanks, that was taken well before the crowds were out and about. Indeed, Lisbon is a beautiful city any time of the day.
Don’t you just love their tiled walls?
When I was there, I was obsessively taking photos of grafitti art. Wonderful, as ever.
The azulejos are quite beautiful. I enjoyed the mix of historic, and modern scenes they displayed.
You would have been very busy looking for graffiti art in Lisbon. That’s great exercise with all those hills. No doubt, a nice rooftop bar and music at sunset to cool down. 🙂
I come from a mountainous region and love hiking, to say the least, so yes.
I spent the entire summer taking photos of my son next to graffitti in Belgrade and have done pretty much the same thing in Athens. I cannot resist good ones.
They are modern day works of art. It’s a shame about their potentially transient nature, but that makes documenting them so interesting.
It’s their short life that attracks me most.
I completely understand that.
I loved Lisbon, during my very short visit
There is a very relaxed yet energetic feel to the city. It offers beautiful visuals and stunning sunsets. An amazing city I’d love to return to one day.
I know, I need to get back!
🙂
Thank you for sharing Lisbon so beautifully. I especially love the old lad depicting Saudade. 🙂 🙂
My pleasure, Jo. The Alfama felt like a bit of a rabbit warren, and there were plenty of rewards for investigating the smaller streets.
Lisbon looks awesome! I will be visiting Lisbon next month. Unfortunately I will only have one day there. I’m sure that I will want to go back soon. Thanks for the ideas for places to see.
I enjoyed it immensely. A shame you only have one day there – part of a cruise? Just remember it’s a hilly city so you might need to plan your sightseeing to take that into account. I particularly liked the pasteis de nata at Manteigaria.
There’s a new quality to your photos, Draco. A lustre or sharpness that’s different. Is it the background, or have you employed a new technique? Stunning as always.
Thank you but I haven’t done anything differently. I think it’s just the quality of the light in many of these photos. The majority were taken before 8am or after 5pm, as I recall.
This looks really laid back. I enjoyed Porto because I was on holiday there, but I’m sure Lisbon would also be nice if I go back on a vacation.
Indeed, since you were there for work, that automatically gives the city a different ambience to you. For me, it was very laid back. Pasteis de nata with a glass of port a few times a day. 🙂
Yes, that could do the trick the next time I’m there.
Indeed, you owe it to yourself. 🙂
Another amazing city that I always carry on my heart. Thanks for sharing this beautiful pictures!
My pleasure. I see we share a love for Lisbon, a truly beautiful city.
One day perhaps… 🙂
You won’t regret it. 🙂
Lovely, I really like that first photo with the two women engaged with the cityscape.
Thank you. I was ready in advance for when she pointed. That made the photo. 🙂
That mural of the woman blasting the selfie stick wielder is priceless. “Haphazard” is a great word to describe Lisbon’s layout. I’m not easily lost, but I found myself in that predicament several times during my visit.
I’m going to assume you haven’t bought a selfie stick yet. 🙂 That mural was visual gold to me!
Thanks, Julie.I know, Lisbon is like a rabbit warren. I went searching for something in the Alfama which I chanced upon a couple of days earlier but couldn’t find it again. Yet I found so much without looking for anything in particular.
More lovely views. I like the night scene in particular as we didn’t get out into the city during the evening. Sigh… what with you and Jo I am beginning to desire another holiday to Portugal.
Thanks, Jude. After shooting in that area at night, I had to walk through the Mouraria to get back to my hotel. There was Fado music in the air and ginjinha to be drunk. I was happy. 🙂 Perhaps I’ll see you Portugal one day. 🙂
The shot of the city is wonderful Mr Draco .. lots of great pics! Makes me want to go back ..
Thank you very much, Julie. Lisbon is a great city. The ambience is so relaxed. Yes, I think you deserve a return trip.
A wonderful city! Amusing murals~wonder what other sprays the selfie cynic has in her handbag.
I can really empathise with the artist of that mural. 🙂