Category: Things To Do

  • The Rich History of Jews in Lisbon: A Complete Guide

    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’s streets carry stories that aren’t always visible at first glance, and the history of the Jewish…

  • The Jesuits in Lisbon: A Rich History of Faith, Power, and Influence

    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’s history is full of layers, and one of the most fascinating to me has always been…

  • The Inquisition in Lisbon: Historical Sites and Their Dark 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. There are parts of Lisbon’s history that are beautiful and inspiring — and others that are far…

  • What Was Lisbon Like Before the Earthquake? The Pre-1755 City

    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. Whenever I walk through Baixa, with its straight lines and orderly grid, I sometimes try to imagine…

  • 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…

  • Why Are Roasted Chestnuts So Popular in Lisbon? (Complete Guide)

    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 first time I smelled roasted chestnuts in Lisbon, I didn’t even see the vendor — I…

  • 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

    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 has made me increasingly aware of how recent some chapters of Portuguese history really…