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A long, straight path lined with elaborate tombs and mausoleums in Prazeres Cemetery, leading into the distance under a bright blue sky.

Prazeres Cemetery: things to know before visiting

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Prazeres Cemetery in Lisbon is a necropolis with over 7,000 funerary monuments, some of them belonging to significant Portuguese figures, ...

The grand façade of Queluz Palace, featuring elegant blue and white architecture, with beautifully manicured gardens and classical statues in the foreground.

Queluz Palace: things to know before visiting

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Queluz Palace is an 18th century royal residence that is known as the Portuguese Versailles. Though it’s less known than ...

The façade of a Lisbon building adorned with traditional blue and white azulejo tiles, highlighted by green iron balconies and blue awnings.

Tiles in Lisbon: places to visit and where to buy them

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Explore the history, artistry, and cultural significance of the tiles in Lisbon, the beautiful azulejos that are synonymous with Portuguese ...

A charming street in Lisbon lined with shops and restaurants, featuring cobblestone pavement with decorative patterns and a few people walking along.

Is Lisbon walkable? Everything you need to know about the City of Seven Hills

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Over the years, a lot of people have asked me about Lisbon’s walkability. After all, if there’s something that Lisbon ...

A bakery display in Portugal, filled with different types of bread.

13 most popular Portuguese breads

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Bread, or pão in Portuguese, is an integral part of the Portuguese diet and culture. More than just a food ...

Pavilhão Carlos Lopes seen diagonally. The roofs are made of red bricks and there are white ornaments on the facade, with tile panels, and the walls are yellow.

Carlos Lopes Pavilion: things to know before visiting

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The Carlos Lopes Pavilion in Lisbon is a stunning building as well as a venue for exhibitions, sporting and cultural ...

Stadium on a match day, with various fans in the stands. A man is waving a Sporting Portugal flag.

José Alvalade Stadium: things to know before visiting

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If you’re a soccer fan, then you can’t miss the opportunity to visit the José Alvalade Stadium during your next ...

Exterior of the Altice Arena, with a concrete staircase and various little flags on the right. There are posters showing upcoming events.

Altice Arena: things to know before visiting

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The Altice Arena is Portugal’s most significant indoor venue, known for its innovative architecture and for hosting various events. Here’s ...

View of Pena Palace. On the left, the part painted red, in the center the part with tiles, and on the right the yellow part. At the bottom, we see vegetation surrounding the castle.

Pena Palace: what to know before visiting

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Pena Palace, in Sintra, is one of the most famous palaces in Portugal, with its colorful exterior that looks straight ...

Façade of the Ajuda National Palace.

Ajuda National Palace: things to know before you visit

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If you’ve ever wondered how kings and queens once lived, Ajuda Palace is a must-visit. Come with me and find ...