Lisbon Culture

Inspired and influenced by scores of historic nations, Lisboa and has grown up with tremendous richness in Arts and Culture. A tourist in love with history and architecture would simply be amazed to witness the diverse styles of monuments and churches built in Lisboa.

The history of Lisboa dates back to the very beginning of human cultural heritage and that is why; the Architecture has similarities with Baroque, Neo-classical, Mannerist, Renaissance, High-Renaissance, Romanesque, Gothic and Modern techniques.

The two special buildings Torre de Belém and Mosteiro dos Jerónimos in Lisbon, are world famous as they have been titled for the World’s Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Among all the cities of Portugal, Lisboa is the only city who has the honour of setting world exposition in 1998, known as Expo’98. One of the world’s leading Rock n’ Roll festival was also held in Lisbon by the name of Rock in Rio (which basically started in Brazil and in 2004 organised in Lisbon).

Lisboa is a place where you wouldn’t miss a thing; good food, great culture and historical monuments. For tourists, it’s a complete package of fun n’ frolic, knowledge, exploration and above all, romance. Experience the beauty and boldness of the city by visiting Lisboa. You wouldn’t regret your trip for any singular reason!

If you are asked to name up a list of monument s and most visited buildings, it would take time beyond your imagination. But here are some of the names of places without which, the concept of Lisbon wouldn’t have come to live:

•Lisbon City Museum
•Museum of the Orient
•Avenue of Liberty
•Centro Cultural de Belém (Belém Cultural Center)
•Belém Tower
•Saint António Church
•Portuguese Pavement
•Discoveries Monument
•Oceanarium
•Belém Palace Lisbon

And the list goes on...

Fado is another special feature which prevails in the hearts of Lisbon people. It is the form of music with melancholic style. In the present day, there are a vast number of upcoming artists who have developed a great deal of interest in music and fine arts.

Portuguese and Lisbon “azulejo”

It can be wisely said that if you want to take a piece of Portugal, let alone Lisbon, a lovingly crafted piece of Azulejo Tile will be the most brilliant option. Because from an ordinary village home to road side décor, from monuments to state buildings and to religious centers…you’ll see everywhere the intricately designed cool blue ceramic tiles that has become Portugal’s signature. Heavily influenced by the Arabs for its design methods and name during the 13th century, the Azulejo Tile craft has been around in Portugal for centuries….carrying on the country’s history carefully carved on it.