Lisbon Day 2

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October 13th 2022

Published: November 3rd 2022

Our second day in Lisbon began with an extensive buffet breakfast at the Tivoli Hotel. I've seen many a European hotel breakfast buffet, but this one outdid them all. I ordered an omelet from the omelet staton and enjoyed other selections, including yogurt, sausages, breads, cheeses and even a Pastel de Nata. Thus fortified, we were ready for a day of sightseeing around the capital. The tour bus ... Read Full Entry

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Andrew Lisowski

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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me. I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts. Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018. [world... full info

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Clositer

Cloister of the Madre de Deus convent, now the National Tile Museum. The convent was expanded under João III. IMG_7888

Baroque Altar

Baroque altar, 17th-18th centuries. Chapel of Madre de Deus convent. IMG_7894

St. Francis

Azuelo panel on the life of St. Francis. Chapel of Madre de Deus convent. The nave azulejos are by the Dutch faience artist Willem van der Kloet (1666-1747), who received commissions from Portugal. IMG_7897p1

Baroque Pulpit

Baroque pulpit, 17th-18th centuries. Chapel of Madre de Deus convent. The walls of the chapel are decorated with azuelos depicting the life of Mary and St, Claire. IMG_7890

Secular Themed Tiles

Tile panels depicting secular themes, often satirical, appeared in the 18th century. IMG_7904

Figura de Convite

National Tile Museum. Figura de Convite - Welcome Figure. Lisbon, 18th century. Tile figures were used in homes to welcome and remind people of proper attire. IMG_7906

Composição

National Tile Museum. Composição, 1976-1991, Faience by Querubim Lapa (1925-2016). An example of 20th century azuelo art. IMG_7911

Tile That I Made

Tile that I made. National Tile Museum tutorial. IMG_8788

Breakfast Buffet

Breakfast buffet at the hotel Tivoli. IMG_7779

Bacalhau à Brás

Bacalhau à Brás, cod with shoestring potatoes. Served at Cervejaria Liberdade, Hotel Tivoli. IMG_7926

5th November 2022

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Location, location, location
Can't get better than this!!!

5th November 2022

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Maybe a fort but...
So good I've posted this in TB's "Palaces & Castles" thread in the Photography. Not out of place in a fabulous collection. Check 'em out!!!

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