Amazing experience, where you personally can meet the artist, take pictures, and even have the…read moreartist autograph her published book. Great atmosphere inside the listed store located in the heart of Lisbon. Natalia Gromicho is considered on of the best female artist in Lisbon and it was truly a pleasure for my wife and I to meet her.

Without contest my favorite souvenir shop in Lisbon…read more The shop is a short walk downhill from the castle, and itself is converted from the stable of the Cathedral. The tall ceiling and stone wall gives the place a 5 star for ambiance. You feel that you are in a museum rather than a shop. The crafts themselves are very nice, and while it may be the same theme as other souvenirs (the cock, the tiles) they have a more artisan touch, and definitely a notch above the mass-produced stuff you may find elsewhere. A lot of fun and unique things you won't find elsewhere, so if you see something you like, get it. Don't expect to see it at a better price elsewhere. Price is understandably a bit higher than the run-of-the-mill, but totally worth it for the quality. Moreover, there is such a variety of products that there's something for every budget, even if you only plan on spending a few Euros.

You will pass hundreds of souvenir shops all apparently selling the same thing. This one also has…read morepostcards and tile magnets but it is a step above the others and has elegant crafts and more quality items. It is not jam packed with stuff like most of the others and so it is worth stopping in to browse on your way down from the castle.

From the owner: Galeria São Mamede is Lisbon’s oldest and one of its most remarkable contemporary art galleries…read more Since the late 1960s, it has been a key space for modern and contemporary Portuguese art, showcasing painting, sculpture, drawing, and works on paper. Known for its strong curatorial vision and close relationships with artists, the gallery offers an intimate and thoughtful art experience right in the heart of the city.