One of the best places in Lisbon. It has different rooms when you can, depending on the day, listen…read moresome good live jazz, see a play, or just talk in a cozy environment. They have lots of books and magazines, and even a petit book store with a sort of social sciences, philosophy and history (mostly classic ones). Go to this spot is also nice 'cause you can take a look at a different and forgotten Lisbon. I do recommend!!!

A great modern building opened in the early 1990's it houses, amongst many interesting spaces, the…read moreMuseu Coleccau Berardo. This is a wonderful art gallery: light, spacious and very airy it makes many other major art galleries seem cramped and a bit confined in comparison. A real jewel in the crown for the art scene in Lisboa, I would make this a "must do" if you are here on a mini break. If you can spare the time, and you enjoy modern art, I would recommend having lunch in one of the many decent cafes in the complex and making a whole day of your visit. We spent a lovely Sunday afternoon here and we only managed to check out the amazing selection of works from the collection of Jose Berardo. Thoughtfully curated the work was displayed in a number of rooms on the ground floor of the gallery which made for an interesting journey through the collection. Some of this work is just stunning and you will find something of interest from most of the important artists of the past fifty years. I was struck by the depth and range of the collection and if you are interested in film/video installations you will find this a real treat. If you are in need of a rest, or a breath of fresh air to keep you going, take a little time out in the lovely garden as you wander round. I find that I can only take so much visual and aural stimulus at one go, so the opportunity to chill out in this great, fragrant space was very welcome. Our afternoon soon slipped through our fingers and much to our disappointment we had no time to check out the Mappa Mundi or other interesting looking exhibitions. We made a quick stop at the well-stocked shop to pick up a trifle or two before a short walk to the tram stop and the journey back into town for another tasty supper. This place is already on the ever growing "must revisit" list.

From the owner: A Boutique da Cultura é uma associação cultural com sede na Freguesia de Carnide e que fruto de um…read moreprotocolo de cooperação assinado entre a Boutique da Cultura e a Junta de freguesia de Carnide realiza grande parte da sua atividade no Espaço Bento Martins. O Espaço Bento Martins, situado no edifício sede da Junta de Freguesia, acolhe regularmente um conjunto de eventos culturais e de intervenção cívica, como peças de teatro, tertúlias, concertos e exposições. Uma programação regular sempre aberta à participação de todos. A Boutique da Cultura é uma associação cultural que promove a arte nas suas mais diversas expressões mas com uma vertente muito vocacionada para o trabalho comunitário, para o desenvolvimento local e para a promoção da cidadania ativa.

From the owner: A Mouradia - Casa Comunitária da Mouraria, tem um vasto conjunto de actividades culturais na sua…read morecafetaria, vital para a sustentabilidade da organização, permitindo realizar actividades gratuitas para a comunidade, tais como: português e alfabetização para imigrantes, apoio jurídico e de integração social, apoio ao estudo para crianças e jovens, saúde, cabeleireiro solidário, etc. Programação da Cafetaria: Todas as terças: Sabichão, o quiz da Mouradia Quartas: (1ª) Mouradoc / (2ª) Monstra Todo o Ano / (3ª) Cinema Agora / (4ª) Contaria Quintas: Jantar Atravessado / Jogos de Tabuleiro Sextas e Sábados: Palco Planisfério (Concertos de música de todo o mundo) Todos os dias temos petiscos e aceitamos jantares de grupo, com oferta do jantar ao/à aniversariante. Programação detalhada no site ou no facebook