My 15 Instagram Posts on Street Art in Lisbon

There's a power and and a creativity on Street Art that conquered my heart from the first moment. Maybe is the scale, perhaps the fact that art on the street is literally for everyone, surely is all the dynamic of the street art scene that is so exciting and inspiring.

Lisbon is a spectacular place to find amazing examples of street art, and whenever I pass by some of this murals and I have the chance, you can be sure that I'll snap a shot. Some times they end up on Instagram, and today I'm bringing you 15 works of different artists that you can find scattered all over town.

Street Art is waiting for us all over Lisbon. Lisboa by @b0rdalo_ii can be found next to Cais do Sodré train station.

A post shared by Maria (@thewandererschronicles) on Dec 13, 2017 at 3:31pm PST

Be aware, somebody is watching you...

A post shared by Maria (@thewandererschronicles) on Oct 31, 2017 at 1:59am PDT

I have this thing with clowns 🤡, so let me wish you a spooky Halloween with the help of this gloomy fellow 😖

A post shared by Maria (@thewandererschronicles) on Oct 31, 2017 at 12:32am PDT

Lisbon street art

A post shared by Maria (@thewandererschronicles) on Oct 28, 2017 at 2:18am PDT

Also on an abandoned building on Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, a black and white bird, by Lucy McLauchlan wait for you just around the corner.

A post shared by Maria (@thewandererschronicles) on Oct 29, 2017 at 1:47am PDT

The rooftop at Rio Maravilha restaurant, at LX Factory, in Lisbon is a terrific viewpoint of the city and of the river. The colourful piece standing on the terrace, looks at Cristo Rei statue on the left bank of the river, both with their arms wide open.

A post shared by Maria (@thewandererschronicles) on Oct 11, 2017 at 6:20am PDT

In Lisbon, art is loose in the streets.

A post shared by Maria (@thewandererschronicles) on Oct 10, 2017 at 12:51pm PDT

Street Art meets street party in Alfama neighbourhood. This is Lisbon in the month of June.

A post shared by Maria (@thewandererschronicles) on Jun 26, 2017 at 2:21am PDT

Two forms of art separated for a century and just a few meters. Street art and Elevador decSanta Justa in second plan. Love Lisbon!

A post shared by Maria (@thewandererschronicles) on Jun 10, 2017 at 3:58pm PDT

The Street Art scene in Lisbon is vibrant and growing everyday, with amazing works from both national and international artists. You can enjoy a great view of this mural from Spanish brothers How and Nosm from Lx Factory.

A post shared by Maria (@thewandererschronicles) on Apr 18, 2017 at 2:14am PDT

Street Art in Lisbon at LX Factory. Find a new post with lots of photos in the blog today

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LX Factory is a creativity hub and you can find great pieces of street art there, like this from @marianadiascoutinho Check out more photos on the blog (find link in bio)

A post shared by Maria (@thewandererschronicles) on Nov 30, 2016 at 6:04am PST

Can you follow this baby? He is climbing a wall at Lx Factory in Lisbon.

A post shared by Maria (@thewandererschronicles) on Nov 17, 2016 at 1:36pm PST

Street Art at Lx Factory Lisbon

A post shared by Maria (@thewandererschronicles) on Nov 16, 2016 at 11:22am PST

Street Art in Lisbon, Portugal

A post shared by Maria (@thewandererschronicles) on Oct 5, 2016 at 2:16pm PDT

Escher Lisboa (Exhibition)

You've probably heard about Escher and are familiar with many of its works (it have been used in book and record covers, just to mention how widespread its work has been). In my case, I'm passionate for his work for many years, so I could not miss the opportunity to  visit the exhibition on the work of this genius of surrealism that is currently in Lisbon.

At Escher Lisboa, you can enjoy a group of selected works, including many of its masterpieces, that allow you to know the trajectory of this fenomenal artist. Mauritz Cornelis Escher (1898 - 1972), was born in The Netherlands in the final years of the 19th century, and its multifaceted work left enduring marks in the western culture for decades, looking today as alluring as did when it was created.

Provavelmente já ouviu falar sobre Escher e está familiarizado com muitos de seus trabalhos que têm vindo a inspirar designers, sendo até usados em capas de livros e de discos, só para mencionar o quão difundido tem sido seu trabalho. No meu caso, sou apaixonada pelo seu trabalho há muitos anos, por isso não podia perder a oportunidade de visitar a exposição sobre a obra desse gênio do surrealismo que está atualmente em Lisboa.

Na exposição Escher, pode desfrutar de um conjunto de obras selecionadas, incluindo muitas das suas obras-primas, que lhe permitirão conhecer a trajetória deste artista fenomenal. Mauritz Cornelis Escher (1898 - 1972), nasceu na Holanda no final do século XIX, e o seu trabalho multifacetado deixou marcas duradouras na cultura ocidental por décadas, parecendo hoje tão atraente quanto quando foi criado.

The exhibition, is housed in the Museu de Arte Popular, in Belém, and in addition to the 200 works in display, includes scientific experiments, play areas, educational resources and interactive experiences that help the visitors to understand the impossible perspectives and irreconcilable universes that pervade throughout the artist's work. All this dimensions make the exhibition interesting to public of all ages, becoming a friendly place to take your kids to.

Combine a visit to the exhibition with a stroll along the river or a visit to another of the many attractions in Belém, and, if you're a foodie, don't forget to finish with a Pastel de Belém. I didn't!

A exposição está instalada no Museu de Arte Popular, em Belém e, além das 200 obras expostas, inclui experiências científicas, áreas lúdicas, recursos educativos e experiências interactivas que ajudam os visitantes a compreender as perspectivas impossíveis e os universos irreconciliáveis que permeiam todo o trabalho do artista. Todas essas dimensões tornam a exposição interessante para o público de todas as idades, tornando-se um local estimulante para levar seus filhos.

Combine a visita com uma caminhada ao longo do rio ou com uma visita a outra atracção nesta parte da cidade. Belém está cheio de museus e locais interessantíssimos para conhecer. E, é claro, se gostar de algo doce, não pode perder a oportunidade de comer um Pastel de Belém. Eu não dispensei!

Escher Lisboa (until September 2018)
Museu de Arte Popular
Avenida de Brasília
Lisboa

Opening Times
Every day 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tickets (include Audioguide)
Adults: 11€ | Children (5 - 10): 4€, (11 - 18): 9€ | Students and Senior Citizens: 9€

Chronicles From Andalusia | Córdoba's Patios

Last Summer we have been to Córdoba for a few days and among the many things that impressed us and captured our hearts in this wonderful city, the Patios were among the first. I could only imagine how it would look with all the plants in full bloom and promised to myself to return to Córdoba some day in Spring. In May, when the Patios are at they prime, Córdoba celebrates the Patios Festival, a true feat of color and beauty. I didn't make it this year, but I'm sharing it with you. Who knows, maybe we'll meet in Córdoba next year...

Many of the lovely patios, like the one in the photos above, are in private homes and the owners kindly let you in to visit their beautiful patios. There are tours available that take to some of these pátios. Some other patios are scattered trough the city, like the one bellow, that you can find at the Zoco Municipal de la Artesanía. The top photo in this article was taken at Palacio de Viana, where you can find nothing less than 12 patios. But be sure to get there on time (I didn't!). You can also visit the Centro de Interpretación de la Fiesta de los Patios Trueque Cuatro, an emblematic Patio House where you can experience this amazing tradition.

Although I didn't visit Córdoba this Spring, I'll be able to share some gorgeous photos with you from this year's edition of the Patios Festival, kindly authorized by Córdoba 24. Please check their site as they have all the information you can need to prepare your visit to Córdoba.

Some Useful Adresses:

DePatios (Tours)
C/San Basilio, 14
14004 Córdoba

Zoco Municipal de la Artesanía
Calle Judíos, s/n, 14004 Córdoba

Palácio de Viana
Plaza de don Gome, 2 14001 Córdoba

Centro de Interpretación de la Fiesta de los Patios Trueque Cuatro
Calle Trueque, 4 Córdoba

The Wanderer's Gallery | Óbidos (Portugal)