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

Lisbon Day 2

October 13th 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 more

Europe » Portugal » Lisboa

Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil a... ... read more

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