African Lisbon
This food – simple and culturally rich – is prepared as a ritual and served as a tradition.
Movart
Point of InterestThe MOVART project / gallery was born in 2015 with the purpose of promoting experimental and itinerant exhibitions, both in the city of Luanda and other locations. In 2017, it found a permanent space on Luanda’s waterfront.
MOVART's mission is to ensure that the world becomes acquainted with contemporary art produced in countries within the African continent and by artists of the African and Lusophone diasporas.
• Address: Rua João Penha, RC 14A | 1250-131 Lisboa
• Opening Hours: Tue-Fri | 02:00pm-06:00pm
• Contacts:
W: https://movart.co.ao
@: gallery@movart.co.ao
T: (+351) 21 135 8007
• How to get there:
Train: Oriente > Sintra | Roma-Areeiro > Setúbal
Bus: 207, 702, 711, 727, 753, 758
Metro: Yellow Line, Blue Line
• GPS:
Lat. / Long: 38.72314113511455; -9.154711480968308
Poço dos Negros
Point of InterestThe street named Rua do Poço dos Negros connects Calçaca do Combro and the Madragoa neighbourhood.
• Address: Rua Poço dos Negros | 1200-109 Lisboa
• How to get there:
Train: Azambuja > Santa Apolónia | Cascais > Cais do Sodré | Mira Sintra-Meleças > Rossio | Sintra > Rossio
Tram: 28E
Bus: 22B, 706, 727, 753, 773
• GPS: Lat. / Long: 38.710183070183206; -9.151388422087734
Praça do Comércio (Terreiro do Paço)
Point of InterestPraça do Comércio, formerly known as Terreiro do Paço, is a square located in Lisbon's Baixa, just by the River Tagus. The palace of the kings of Portugal stood here for roughly two centuries, and it is now home to various governmental departments. It is one of the largest squares in Europe, covering an area of approximately 36,000 m². The square is limited by 79 arches.
• Address: Praça do Comércio | 1100-148 Lisboa
• How to get there:
Train: Mira Sintra-Meleças > Rossio | Sintra > Rossio | Cascais > Cais do Sodré
Tram: 28E
Bus: 728, 732, 736, 782
Metro: Blue Line, Green Line
Ferry
- Terreiro do Paço Terminal: Lisboa-Barreiro
- Cais do Sodré Terminal: Lisboa-Cacilhas | Lisboa-Seixal | Lisboa-Montijo
• GPS: Lat. / Long: 38.70761587544693; -9.136433079443378
Quinta do Mocho
Point of InterestPart of the Lisbon Urban Art Route, where giant graffiti works on the façades of buildings can be admired.
• Address: Quinta do mocho | Loures
• How to get there:
Train: Alcântara > Castanheira do Ribatejo | Sintra > Alverca
Bus: 300, 302
Metro: Red Line
• GPS:
Lat. / Long.: 38.799154; -9.112654
Zona ribeirinha (Ribeira das Naus)
Point of InterestRibeira das Naus is one of the most interesting places in Lisbon. Recently renovated, the former shipyard, where Portuguese sailing ships were once built, is now a surprising river beach, with a large garden area and a sweeping staircase leading down to the river. Although swimming isn’t allowed, this area connects Cais das Colunas, which is just off Praça do Comércio, with Cais do Sodré, and is ideal for long sunbaths and putting your feet up after exploring the city.
• Address: Av. Ribeira das Naus | Lisboa
• How to get there:
Train: Mira Sintra-Meleças > Rossio | Sintra > Rossio | Cascais > Cais do Sodré
Tram: 28E
Bus: 728, 732, 736, 783
Metro: Blue Line, Green Line
Ferry
- Terreiro do Paço Terminal: Lisboa-Barreiro
- Cais do Sodré Terminal: Lisboa-Cacilhas | Lisboa-Seixal | Lisboa-Montijo
• GPS:
Lat. / Long: 38.70604977256824; -9.140292673577623