If you’re thinking of visiting Lisbon, but not sure whether it’s worth it during the Christmas period, what with the cold and all, hopefully this post will give you all a bit of encouragement. There are markets and stalls selling everything from the usual farturas (think churros, but stuffed with chocolate, cream or strawberry sauce), to wines, to ginjinha (pleasantly warming on a cold night!), to local craft beer. And lots more besides.
A couple of years ago, one of my first posts about living here was about the amazing Christmas light show that the local authorities put on in Terreiro do Paço. Well, they’re not doing that this year (as far as I know!) but it’s clear that they have been putting the revenue gained from the increased tourism here in Lisbon to good use, as there are some truly spectacular Christmas lights allover the downtown area of the city. Here are some to whet your appetite.
Thank you for sharing! Im from Lisbon but I live in France, so I havent seen the christmas lights yet. Regards PedroL
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Thanks for taking a look Pedro, I’m sure they’ll still be shining brightly when you come back for Christmas!
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The information is not correct. 😉
The Christmas light show 2016 (or they call it video mapping) is on right now. (7pm, 7:45 and 8:30pm from Dec 14 to 23 at Terreiro do Paço.)
For detail info, search “O Novo Palácio do Nicolau.”
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That’s brilliant news, thank you! I’ll have to make sure I go to see it next week!
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Hi Kevin,
Thanks for sharing this link with such beautiful pictures. I was in Lisbon a long time ago but I see the city still is a beautiful place.
Hope you had a Merry Christmas and wish you a very Happy New Year!
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Thank you Nilza, so much for taking the time to look.
I’m sure Lisbon would welcome you back with open arms anytime! 😃
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Its Great…!!!
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Very beautiful. I am from Iran. Christmas is not our national holiday but many Christians here, celebrate. Our new year is Nourooz which is on the equinox 21st march.
Lisbon is beautiful and thanks for sharing the photos. Hope to get an opportunity of visiting the city, although travelling is difficult for us due to restrictions on Iranian passport.
Merry Christmas and happy new year.
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Thanks for reading, Reza. I hope you get the chance to come over! 😃
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Thanks for sharing this. I live in Tokyo and have never visited any European country yet. I would like to visit there someday to see the beautiful historic cities that Japan have soft of failed to build.
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“sort of”. Sorry for my typo 😛
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You are welcome any time you have the chance, Kaori! On the same way, I hope to see your great city and others in your country! 😃
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Exquisite lighting, keV, will try to post some Christmas decorations from our & St. Teresa’s Calcutta (Kolkata(, India. 🤓😃
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It would be very interesting to see how things are there, thank you! 😃
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Hi Kev,
Thanks for sharing this website, it’s very nice and lighting are beautiful.
“Merry Christmas & Happy New Year”.
Cheers…
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All the best to you and yours, too. Thank you for taking the time to read!
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Beautiful God bless you more. Happy Christmas and Happy New year from Pakistan.
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