Oeiras Palace Chapel

(18th century)

Past and present

Rua Castilho, Lisbon.

Where is our blogger?

UPDATE 20h00 GMT:

Two friends, who have been giving news the whole week, have confirmed:AMIR IS HOME NOW!

YEEEEESSSSSS!!!!

 I totally support 'A' and the people of Iran fighting for self-determination!

Using the only name I'm aware of, this is also a humble tribute to all those who have lost their lives.

Some petitions you may like to sign:

- Iran: Stop the Crackdown
- Iranian authorities must release prominent human rights defender Abdolfattah Soltani and other detaines

- Investigation into crimes committed by Ali Khamenei

ATTENTION TWITTERS: iranian authorities are blocking accounts and using them as if they were the authors! Please watch out and read this.




Click here to view thumbnails for all participantsOur fellow CDP blogger 'A' is missing in Tehran. He has done a remarkable job covering the protests on the streets of his city. The iranian authorities have blocked his blog, Tehran24, on the 17th.

Just GREEN

Different mosses at the old greenhouse, Oeiras.

Green Balloon Friday for Iran

''They may shoot our balloons but at least we can be happy that no one dies.''

In Tehran 24

Not a very sunny day...

Cliffs at São Pedro do Estoril.

Lisbon Cathedral (II)

One of Lisbon's problems when it comes to restoring old constructions or building new ones at downown is the fact that history is, literally, by levels...
This is a cloister patio added to the Cathedral in the 14th century, built over a recently discovered roman village.
Keep in mind Lisbon was destroyed by a big earthquake in 1755, which makes every work even harder. You never know what you will find when you start digging!... :-)

One of many tombs displayed inside the main church and the cloister area. (Click on the 1st photo to enlarge)

Lisbon Cathedral

Lisbon Cathedral dates back to the 12th century (romanic style) and was built by order of Afonso Henriques, first king of Portugal, after having conquered the town to the Moors in 1147.
The gothic and barroque styles result of enlargements made in the 14th and 17th centuries. It is one of the buildings that survived the big earthquake that destroyed the city in 1755.

The whale

Huge art work at the Sea Promenade, Oeiras.

Underground

Cais do Sodré subway terminal

Electricity Museum

The Electricity Museum was inaugurated in 2006. It is located on the bank of the Tagus river, in Lisbon and occupies the building of the important Central Tejo, built 1914/1919, that supplied the city during most of the 20th century. (Click to enlarge the photos)

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A couple of days ago, Jacob of Ocala Daily Photo surprised me with this award: ''The Pixel Perfect award is a prestigious award given to a photo blogger who exhibits exceptional photographic skills in terms of artistic creativity, composition, sharpness and exposure.''

I am honored and flatered. Thank you so much, Jacob, I really appreciate it.

Yellow ground

A branch of the tree responsible for the lovely mess:

Hannibal Lecter?

No! Just an 18th century fountain needing urgent work in front of the Palace of the Counts of Oeiras, usually called Oeiras Palace.

The pillory is peeking in the background.

Osteopathy

Detail of my doctor's office waiting room.

Leaving

Cruise ship seen from Giribita Fortress (1649).
(Click to enlarge)

Old aqueduct

Oeiras downtown (click to enlarge).

Santo António's Day

Saint Anthony of Lisbon is the matchmaker. Boys are supposed to offer their girlfriends potted 'manjericos' (basil 'greek'/ocimum basilicum minimum) decorated with paper carnations and small flags with popular quotes. On the night of the 12th street parties take place at the most typical neighbourhoods in the Lisbon area until dawn.

Oeiras summer fair.

I'm warning you!

Graffiti at the downtown park, Oeiras.

Black rocks

Bugio Fortress/Lighthouse stands in the background. Some information on this post.
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In the last couple of days I was honored with the following awards:

From: Jacob (Florida, USA) - Creative Confections

and Tiago (Queluz, Portugal) - Trips & Stuffs

From: M_M (Nowy Sacz, Poland) - Nowy Sacz Daily Photo

Thank you all so much, I really appreciate them!

Sorry I'm breaking the chain, but I follow so many wonderful blogs I can't name just a few... So these awards go to all of you out there.

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (II)

Jeronimus Monastery is such a huge building that it's hard to get a proper photo of the whole thing, so here are some details (click to enlarge). Another couple of shots and information on this post.

Old bench (VI)

Oeiras Palace.
More old benches here.

Once upon a time

18th century daily scenes will be performed for children in these tents at the gardens of Oeiras Palace.

Catwalk

Things are getting ready for the night fashion show in front of Teatro Nacional de São Carlos (the opera house), built 1793, Lisbon.

Merry-go-round

Oeiras summer fair.

The Tagus estuary

Tagus river mouth seen from the sea promenade at Paço de Arcos. In the background 25th of April Bridge connects Lisbon to the south bank (click to enlarge the photo).

Forgotten corner

A street starts at the end of another one. Two 20th century signs on 18th century walls.

Oeiras 1st coat of arms

Marquis of Pombal, also the 1st Count of Oeiras, was the founder of the city. His coat of arms can be seen in many buildings, this one stands on the City Hall manor.

Congratulations, Oeiras!

Oeiras is a 'young' city celebrating its 250th anniversary this year (check this post). All kinds of events will take place until October 31st.

June Theme Day: Feet

Parede beach

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