Friendly Hammerhead Shark at the Tagus River, Lisbon
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Saturday Morning at the Market
'Shot', a very eclectic market, took place at Ribeiro da Cunha Palace yesterday. This decayed 19th century building in Lisbon has been the location for movie shootings and some private parties too. Check it here.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Patriarcal Reservoir
This reservoir, no longer in use, was built in 1856 to supply water to the city of Lisbon. It's one of the three buildings incorporated in the Water Museum and it's located right under the pond on the previous post.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Pond Reflections
Príncipe Real Park, Lisbon
Take notice of the 23 m in diameter umbrella shaped canopy of the centuries old Portuguese cypress (Cupressus lusitanica) behind the blooming tree.
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For more reflection shots check James' Weekend Reflections
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For more reflection shots check James' Weekend Reflections
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
At an Old Dirty Alley
... you'll find the entrance to the Häagen-Dazs new space in Lisbon.
After a long 'white' passageway...
... there's a shady terrace garden with a view over the Tagus estuary.
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For more sign shots check Lesley's Signs, Signs
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Hotel Palácio
"During the Second World War, due to Portugal’s neutrality several royal families went into exile in Estoril, which became known as the 'Coast of Kings'. The Hotel Palácio (built 1930) was the chosen home of numerous members of European royalty and was also the haunt of British and German spies, who could often be found in its bar. Later, these stories of intrigue and espionage inspired famous novelists and filmmakers and the Hotel served as the set for the James Bond movie 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'." (palacioestorilhotel.com)
Monday, May 23, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Decay (XXXIII)
Pombal Palace (17th century), Lisbon
Apart from this ceiling and one room that have been recently restored, the whole building needs urgent repair.
The palace is being used by 'Carpe Diem - Art and Research' for exhibitions and other events. I went there to attend a singing performance but unfortunatelly my camera ran out of battery - you know the feeling?! - so I'll have to come back because photography opportunities are endless.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Blue & Salmon
Blue: Saisa Restaurant (1950's); Salmon: São João das Maias Fortress (1644)
Santo Amaro Beach, Oeiras
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
São Domingos Church
The construction of the original building started back in 1241. It collapsed after the 1755 Great Earthquake. All downtown Lisbon was destroyed not only by the earthquake but also by the tsunami that followed it, but the façade of the Royal Palace chapel was rescued and used in the reconstruction of this church, as we see it today (previous post). About two centuries later (1959) a great fire destroyed the interior and roof. Restoration took place (for years and years!). However, all the stonework has been left ruined and I think it looks fantastic like that.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Killing in the Name of God
São Domingos Square, Lisbon
Memorial to the thousands of Jews killed in this place by the Catholic Church. Massacres started in 1506, even before the Inquisition.
(The graffiti says: "Freedom to the people of Palestine")
Tomorrow I'll show you the amazing interior of the church in the background.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
It's Beach Season
Conceição Beach at Cascais
It's a lovely beach but I wouldn't spend one hour here, I need LOTS of space! :-)
Monday, May 9, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Decay (XXXI): Off the Beaten Track
Very old looking abandoned area in Oeiras, actually, one of my favourites.
New constructions are getting closer and closer.
New constructions are getting closer and closer.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Decay (XXX)
Henrique Sommer House (19th century) at Cascais
The sign says this will be the Local History Center. When I saw it for the first time I thought restoration works were about to start. Several years are gone now...
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For more sign shots check Lesley's Signs, Signs
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For more sign shots check Lesley's Signs, Signs
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
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