Beautiful Lisbon

Friday, September 11, 2020 13:58 | Filled in Travels

Circumstances, beyond our control, detained me and the captain here in Lisbon and what a beautiful experience it has opened up for us.  I had not heard that much about Lisbon, Portugal before I arrived, so the slate of my perception was clean and open for the beautiful palette of Lisbon to paint it’s magic.  The people, architecture and culture of this beautiful city is something to share with everyone.  Though there are some “hickups” in things taking longer to happen here, there are many relaxing and inspiring qualities to uplift the spirit.

One of my favorite interests to discover when I go to a new city is its architecture.  Europe is known for its interesting historical architecture, but Lisbon excels in both the new and the old.

 

Medieval Estate

 

Manor House

Manor House

Islamic Style Interior

Islamic Style Interior

 

Another Estate

Another Estate

 

As one can see, historically many statues and tiles were used in artistic design elements.  While visiting many of these old estates I also saw some very amusing tile art.  Some common scenes where also shown.

 

Old Titalating Tiles

Old Titalating Tiles

 

Tile humor

Tile Humor

 

A meeting of the minds

A meeting of the minds

 

Lisbon also features much street art (almost everywhere you look) and modern (sometimes very strange looking) buildings.

 

Cartoon Creations

Cartoon Creations

 

Yoda was Here

Yoda was Here

 

 

Fado Art

Fado Art

 

Fado is a style of music that comes from the struggling cultures of Portugal and is a bit mournful and lively at the same time.   It speaks of strife but with a powerful rhythm and strength.

If one loves art there are many museums to visit but many interesting sculptures, statues and other outdoor pieces of art can be encountered just around a corner.

 

Cat of Recycled Plastic

Cat of Recycled Plastic

 

The Discovery Monument

The Discovery Monument

 

 

Aquaduct

Aquaduct

 

There are so many sights to see in Lisbon, as well as any kind of restaurant one could want, but Lisbon is especially a beautiful city to wander around and view the artistic expressions of the past and those of the present.  Lisbon is also the home of St. Anthony of Padua (Lisbon), and his picture is seen in many places especially in the “old quarter”.

I will continue to discover new hidden places and enjoy wondering her many neighborhoods and pathways.  Hopefully you will get a chance to enjoy lovely Lisbon yourself one day.

 

Narrow walkways to discoveries

Narrow walkways to discoveries

 

Beutiful Buildings

Typical Artwork on Buildings

 

Great Food Markets

Great Food Markets

 

Hats on Buildings?

Hats on Buildings?

 

Modern Train Station

Modern Train Station

 

The old and the new

The old and the new over the Tejo River

 

Tiles of St. Anthony

Tiles of St. Anthony

 

St. Anthony

St. Anthony

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