Nestled atop Ajuda hill in Lisbon, the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda is a beautiful neoclassical palace that tells a fascinating story. After the devastating 1755 earthquake and tsunami, the royal family first lived in a temporary wooden structure here. In 1796, construction began on a grand stone palace. The palace was originally designed in Baroque‑Rococo […]
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What To Do In Lisbon With (Or Without) Kids
As our one year anniversary of living in Lisbon approaches, I thought it was about time I wrote a blog post on what to do and see in Lisbon. I know there are a ton of posts out there telling you what you should see when visiting this amazing city, but on this post I […]
