It took just about a decade (1980's-1990's) to this humble old neighbourhood in Lisbon with a bad reputation become the most fashionable place in town. If you're looking for some great contrasts - really cool trendy shops, art galleries, bars, restaurants, etc., side by side with still surviving small grocery stores and tabernas (dirty old pubs for local people) - this is where you want to go, but avoid weekend nights, it's absolutely crowded.
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this is a neighborhood that looks as if it deserved new life pumped into it. love this shot, jm, and the story of rebirth.
It always amazes me how quickly a place like this can turn around and become something new and exciting rather than old and dangerous.
I like the way you composed this. Especially with the hanging clothes. :-)
And the red shirt fashion only adds to the neighborhood's fashion status.
I love the iron balconies and the old world feel of this view!
BTW, the gift I sent him was a Minnesota photo book of the Twin Cities > Minneapolis & St. Paul.
bon weekend
I feel exactly the same as brattcat, JM, terrific capture, lovely looking neighborhood and I'm so glad it has been "reborn"! I do hate to see places like this wasted by neglect and the wrong crowd of people. Hope your weekend is going well! Enjoy!
Sylvia
Pretty scene.
Sounds like a place I'd like to visit. I really like this shot. I love those clothes hanging out to dry.
Fabulous image. Wish I had shot it. Jealous! hahaha
You captured so much of daily life in this photo: cars, relaxing resident, laundry, satellite dish...wonderful image.
We have areas here too JM that are really old, but so expensive and just the address to have..Love the white buildings, looks good!!
Great shot; it really gives the feel of the neighborhood and why it made such a turn around. Love the ironwork.
Darryl and Ruth :)
This happens a lot in the states too, I think it's almost trendy now to turn the "ick" place into the "it" place. Your description of "tabernas" made me laugh! (Sounds like an interesting spot to photograph too... :)
Some neighborhood change in a few year, this looks like a very charming one.
The houses looks really fashionable! It has the blend of both moderns and old look.
Cruise Pictures
Superb!
Wish I could rent the flat with the balcony, for a week or two) The one next to the clothes...
Great photo of this interesting place!
Super composition. This is how I imagine Lisbon to be.
Your buildings are beautiful...
Your images of them are fantastic.
Love the balconies and imagining the re-birth of the area. It sounds like the place to be!
Bises,
Genie
You show an alive neighborhood, with lots of energy. This is what I might imagine as a typical city neighborhood in your country.
I want to live there!
It looks charming!
Interesting you should mention contrasts. I was thinking when I looked at the image how much I like the light and shade in this shot.
Que gira esta imagem:))
Esse bairro é muito legal! Linda foto!
Léia
The Soho of Lisbon. Nice. Hope it survives the current economic crisis.
sounds like a great neighbourhood, the two photos are excellent
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