The pool of pillows

 

 

In Lisbon there is a hidden place with a swimming pool cushions inside.  One day, walking casually through the streets of Bairro Alto, I found an open door that led to a secret garden ... attracted by the noise coming from the inside i decided to go in. And so I found a beautiful garden with pillows, deck chairs and sun loungers surrounding a swimming pool filled with big white pillows. At the bar you could drink and eat something and then ... enjoy Lisbon from this garden / terrace that overlooked the city.

Choose what you want to visit, in which local hang out, where you want rest, create your own personal tour, be yourself!

ESTRELA - District

Estrela is one of the oldest districts of the capital located in the western hills. Despite the exhausting uphill (which can be avoided by taking tram 28), the church and its gardens must be visited. 

The "Basilica da Estrela", in neo-classical style, with its twin towers and the dome, overlooks the large gardens. The interior of the church is decorated with marble (of different colors) and sculptures made by Machado de Castro, is also possible admire the tomb of Queen Mary I, who commissioned the construction of the basilica. Inside the church you can see the impressive Nativity of Machado de Castro that consists of more than 500 figures. However, the real masterpiece is undoubtedly the dome, where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city.

The park Jardim Guerra Junquerio (better known as the "Estrela gardens") is one of the largest gardens of Lisbon, and inside you can walk among fountains, statues, a lake and children's play areas. The gardens are a park "for all", sunday is not at all uncommon meet portuguese families bring their children to play, elders who come together to talk, but also many young people who come to Estrela to rest on the grass, play with friends or running. At the park there are also numerous events, especially in the summer, such as "out jazz festivals", concerts, performances by street artists, the days "of the child", and much more. The two bars in the garden are great to relax and have a coffee or enjoy a fantastic "tosta mista" (toast) one of the best in town.