Category: Things To Do

  • 7 Major Earthquakes in Lisbon’s History: The City’s Seismic Past

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. It’s impossible to live in Lisbon for long without hearing about the 1755 earthquake — but the…

  • Top Feats of Lisbon Engineering: Engineers and Landmarks

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. One of the things that fascinates me about Lisbon is how much the city’s landscape reflects human…

  • Lisbon’s Dark Side: Top Historical Sites with Fascinating Stories

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. Lisbon isn’t just about sunlit streets, viewpoints, and pastelarias — it also has a fascinating, sometimes darker…

  • How Portugal Became a Republic in 1910: 7 Key Events

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. Living in Lisbon, I’ve always been fascinated by the city’s political history — especially the dramatic changes…

  • 10 Key Aspects of Salazar’s Dictatorship in Portugal

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  • 14 Best Places to Learn About Lisbon’s Cultural Heritage

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. The longer I’ve lived in Lisbon, the more I’ve realized that understanding the city goes far beyond…

  • 10 Ways to Dive into Lisbon’s Rich Maritime Heritage

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. Living in Lisbon, it doesn’t take long to realize that the river isn’t just scenery — it’s…

  • 10 Dark Chapters in Lisbon’s History: Shadows of the Past

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. Exploring the darker side of Lisbon’s soulful past As much as I love sharing Lisbon’s sunshine, viewpoints,…

  • Exploring the Legacy of Luís de Camões: Portugal’s Greatest Poet

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. Living in Lisbon, it doesn’t take long to notice how often the name Luís de Camões appears…

  • The Siege of Lisbon (1147): Unveiling a Defining Moment in History

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. Living in Lisbon, it’s impossible not to feel the layers of history beneath your feet — and…