Lisbon Portugal

Lisbon Portugal
Author: Amelia Boman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2019-12-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781672426954

Enjoy the beautiful curated photographs (in color) of the historical city of Lisbon in Portugal This full page picture book will make a great home coffee table decor accessory or as a gift for a loved one The photos captures the quintessential landmarks, scenery and architectural buildings of the city from day to night without no words (texts) 8.5" x 11" / large size Glossy softcover

Queen of the Sea

Queen of the Sea
Author: Barry Hatton
Publisher: Hurst & Company
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2018
Genre: Lisbon (Portugal)
ISBN: 1849049971

A dramatic and intimate portrait of one of the world's great cities.

Two Hundred Days - a Portrait of Portugal

Two Hundred Days - a Portrait of Portugal
Author: Mark Benham
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781320419185

I have sought to show, with some intimacy, a side of Portugal whose values and way of life seem, in many ways, congenial with my own. From market traders to fishermen, pilgrims to gypsies, I was drawn to those whose lives seem somewhat distant from the glare of the fast changing modern world, and who form the underbelly of a country where change is rapidly accelerating. I found these people to be polite and warm-hearted, often leading a traditional way of life, usually guided by religious beliefs and principles. They live and thrive in a diverse landscape; from the open plains of southern Alentejo to the more mountainous north. Along the west coast the terrain is wild and rugged, with glorious – often empty – beaches, and majestic cliffs that have been sculpted by the pounding waves of the Atlantic Ocean. To the east lies an interior of mountains and broad river valleys.

Lisbon

Lisbon
Author: John Laidlar
Publisher: Oxford, England : Clio Press
Total Pages: 332
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN:

Lisbon's relative proximity to Africa led to a prolonged period of Moorish occupation until 1147. The city enjoyed untold wealth during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries but was devastated by the earthquake in 1755. Portugal's accession to the European Community and Lisbon's subsequent choice both as the European City of Culture (1994) and as the site for the international Expo '98 have brought the city into the European mainstream.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Lisbon

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Lisbon
Author: Susie Boulton
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2013-03-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1465409556

Now available in PDF format. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Lisbon will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer. The guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture, plus 3-D aerial views of the key districts to explore on foot. This fully updated and expanded DK Eyewitness Travel Guide includes in-depth coverage of all Lisbon's unforgettable sights. And you'll also find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets, plus insider tips on everything from where to find the best markets and nightspots to great attractions for children. The DK Eyewitness Lisbon Travel Guide shows you what others only tell you.

Historical Dictionary of Portugal

Historical Dictionary of Portugal
Author: Douglas L. Wheeler
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2010-05-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 0810870754

The third edition of Historical Dictionary of Portugal greatly expands on the second edition through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions, as well as on significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Portugal

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Portugal
Author: DK Travel
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2018-05-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1465478019

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Portugal is your in-depth guide to this beautiful country. Explore the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery, sample some wine in Porto, and discover the best beaches, scenic routes, markets, and festivals the country has to offer. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Portugal. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Portugal truly shows you this country as no one else can.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Lisbon

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Lisbon
Author: DK Travel
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2017-04-18
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1465465901

Tour the city of Lisbon and explore monasteries, museums, stadiums, and more. See the art, history, and culture of this unique city. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Lisbon. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Lisbon truly shows you this city as no one else can.

The Global City

The Global City
Author: Annemarie Jordan-Gschwend
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Art objects, Renaissance
ISBN: 9781907372889

The volume highlights the unique status of Lisbon as an entrepaot for curiosities, luxury goods and wild animals. As the Portuguese trading empire of the fifteenth and sixteenth century expanded sea-routes and networks from West Africa to India and the Far East, non-European cargoes were brought back to Renaissance Lisbon. Many rarities were earmarked for the Portuguese court, but simultaneously exclusive items were readily available for sale on the Rua Nova, the Lisbon equivalent of Bond Street or Fifth Avenue. Specialized shops offered West African and Ceylonese ivories, raffia and Asian textiles, rock crystals, Ming porcelain, Chinese and Ryukyuan lacquerware, jewellery, precious stones, naturalia and exotic animal byproducts. Lisbon was also a hub of distribution for overseas goods to other courts and cities in Europe. The cross-cultural and artistic influences between Lisbon and Portuguese Africa and Asia at this date will be re-assessed --

For the Love of Europe

For the Love of Europe
Author: Rick Steves
Publisher: Rick Steves
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2020-07-07
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1641711302

After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring, award-winning collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories. Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. Contemplate the mysteries of centuries-old stone circles in England, dangle from a cliff in the Swiss Alps, and hear a French farmer's defense of foie gras. With a brand-new, original introduction from Rick reflecting on his decades of travel, For the Love of Europe features 100 of the best stories published throughout his career. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, these are stories only Rick Steves could tell. Wry, personal, and full of Rick's signature humor, For the Love of Europe is a fond and inspirational look at a lifetime of travel. Winner of the 2022 Society of American Travel Writers' Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award: Best Travel Book, Silver