Assembleia da República

 

The Assembleia da República is the seat of the Portuguese Parliament, this martial palace is the place where all the politicians and the most important members of the government meet together. The impressive construction of white marble, renovated during the Salazar dictatorship, symbolizes power, a strong power anchored in the Lusitanian history. The structure is impressive and huge, with large gardens inside and temporary residences of various politicians and important people. 

Do you want to know the modern portuguese history? The transition from salazarismo to democracy? The current policies and the Portuguese system?

Then come with us, choose to include the Assembleia da República in your tour and contact us, be yourself!

The hidden tower

In ancient times, the Lisbon's Castle was surrounded and protected by two walls: the oldest was the wall Moura (or Old) and the second was the wall Nova (or Fernandina). One of the main access of the wall Moura was in the modern Martim Moniz Square, site of an intense battle between the Christian knights and the Islamic troops. Of this battle, today, no trace remains ...  

almost ...!

 

Lisbon is a city full of mysteries and surprises, where ancient and forgotten stories are linked with contemporary issues and events. Come with us to hear the story of the city's reconquest and the modern problems of the multicultural neighborhoods.

Listen the stories of a different Lisbon, be yourself!