.. jAlbum 39 Lisbon, Portugal – 2025. Lisbon is Portugal's Capital. It has lots of hills and history and is popular for its old-world charm and traditions including traditional Fado music, delicious custard tarts (Pastéis de Nata), colorful azulejo tiles, and historic sites. It is at the mouth of the Tagus River where it flows into the Atlantic. slides/JEM_2446.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 The Column of Pedro IV, a prominent monument located in the center of Rossio Square in Lisbon, Portugal. The monument is a tribute to King Peter IV of Portugal, who was also the first Emperor of Brazil (as Peter I). The Column of Pedro IV, a prominent monument located in the center of Rossio Square in Lisbon, Portugal. The monument is a tribute to King Peter IV of Portugal, who was also the first Emperor of Brazil (as Peter I). slides/JEM_2446.JPG slides/JEM_2447.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 The D. Maria II National Theatre (Teatro Nacional D. Maria II) located in the Rossio square, in the center of Lisbon, Portugal The D. Maria II National Theatre (Teatro Nacional D. Maria II) located in the Rossio square, in the center of Lisbon, Portugal slides/JEM_2447.JPG slides/JEM_2450.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 Dried and salted codfish, known in Portuguese as bacalhau. It is a popular ingredient in Portuguese cuisine. Before cooking, the fish must be rehydrated and most of the salt removed by soaking it in water and changing the water multiple times over several hours or overnight. Dried and salted codfish, known in Portuguese as bacalhau. It is a popular ingredient in Portuguese cuisine. Before cooking, the fish must be rehydrated and most of the salt removed by soaking it in water and changing the water multiple times over several hours or overnight. slides/JEM_2450.JPG slides/JEM_2451.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 The Church of St. Dominic (Igreja de São Domingos) in Lisbon, Portugal. It is unique because of its scorched, partially unrestored interior from a devastating 1959 fire, symbolizing resilience after surviving earlier disasters like the 1755 earthquake. The Church of St. Dominic (Igreja de São Domingos) in Lisbon, Portugal. It is unique because of its scorched, partially unrestored interior from a devastating 1959 fire, symbolizing resilience after surviving earlier disasters like the 1755 earthquake. slides/JEM_2451.JPG slides/JEM_2459.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 The storefront for A Ginjinha, a famous spot in Lisbon, Portugal, known for selling the traditional Portuguese liqueur of the same name. Ginjinha is a sweet liqueur made by infusing sour cherry (ginja berries) in alcohol with sugar and other ingredients like cinnamon sticks. A Ginjinha is considered the oldest ginjinha bar in the city, having opened around 1840. The storefront for A Ginjinha, a famous spot in Lisbon, Portugal, known for selling the traditional Portuguese liqueur of the same name. Ginjinha is a sweet liqueur made by infusing sour cherry (ginja berries) in alcohol with sugar and other ingredients like cinnamon sticks. A Ginjinha is considered the oldest ginjinha bar in the city, having opened around 1840. slides/JEM_2459.JPG slides/JEM_2461.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 A vintage advertisement poster for Ginjinha, a traditional Portuguese sour cherry liqueur. Lisbon, Portugal A vintage advertisement poster for Ginjinha, a traditional Portuguese sour cherry liqueur. Lisbon, Portugal slides/JEM_2461.JPG slides/JEM_2463.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 A bronze sculpture "Homenagem ao Fado" (Homage to Fado) located outside the Rossio Railway Station in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a tribute to Fado, a traditional Portuguese music genre known for its expressive and melancholic themes. A bronze sculpture "Homenagem ao Fado" (Homage to Fado) located outside the Rossio Railway Station in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a tribute to Fado, a traditional Portuguese music genre known for its expressive and melancholic themes. slides/JEM_2463.JPG slides/JEM_2466.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 The Monument to the Restorers (Monumento aos Restauradores) in Restauradores Square, Lisbon, Portugal. It commemorates the restoration of Portugal's independence from Spain on December 1, 1640, after 60 years of Spanish rule. The Monument to the Restorers (Monumento aos Restauradores) in Restauradores Square, Lisbon, Portugal. It commemorates the restoration of Portugal's independence from Spain on December 1, 1640, after 60 years of Spanish rule. slides/JEM_2466.JPG slides/JEM_2467.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 This bronze figure represents Victory and Liberty. It is at the base of the Monument to the Restorers (Monumento aos Restauradores) in Lisbon, Portugal. The monument commemorates the end of 60 years of Spanish rule and the restoration of Portuguese independence on December 1, 1640. This bronze figure represents Victory and Liberty. It is at the base of the Monument to the Restorers (Monumento aos Restauradores) in Lisbon, Portugal. The monument commemorates the end of 60 years of Spanish rule and the restoration of Portuguese independence on December 1, 1640. slides/JEM_2467.JPG slides/JEM_2468.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 A statue of King Sebastian who was the King of Portugal from 1557 to 1578. The statue is located in an alcove on the facade of the Rossio train station in Lisbon, Portugal. A statue of King Sebastian who was the King of Portugal from 1557 to 1578. The statue is located in an alcove on the facade of the Rossio train station in Lisbon, Portugal. slides/JEM_2468.JPG slides/JEM_2470.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 The Castelo de São Jorge (St. George's Castle) in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a historic Moorish castle located on the highest hill in the city's historic center. The Castelo de São Jorge (St. George's Castle) in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a historic Moorish castle located on the highest hill in the city's historic center. slides/JEM_2470.JPG slides/JEM_2475.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 A Portuguese National Republican Guard (Guarda Nacional Republicana, G.N.R.) soldier standing sentry duty. A Portuguese National Republican Guard (Guarda Nacional Republicana, G.N.R.) soldier standing sentry duty. slides/JEM_2475.JPG slides/JEM_2478.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 Rossio Square (Praça do Rossio or Praça Dom Pedro IV) in the Baixa district of Lisbon, Portugal. Rossio Square (Praça do Rossio or Praça Dom Pedro IV) in the Baixa district of Lisbon, Portugal. slides/JEM_2478.JPG slides/JEM_2495.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 Portuguese custard tarts, known as Pastéis de Nata. They feature a light, flaky, and crispy puff pastry shell and are filled with a rich, creamy, caramelized egg custard. Portuguese custard tarts, known as Pastéis de Nata. They feature a light, flaky, and crispy puff pastry shell and are filled with a rich, creamy, caramelized egg custard. slides/JEM_2495.JPG slides/JEM_2508.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 Many of the streets in the older areas of old Lisbon, Portugal are cobblestone. This one is paved with black basalt. Many of the streets in the older areas of old Lisbon, Portugal are cobblestone. This one is paved with black basalt. slides/JEM_2508.JPG slides/JEM_2510.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 A view of the historic Alfama district in Lisbon, Portugal, looking towards the Tagus River. Alfama is one of Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods, known for its narrow, winding streets and traditional Fado music venues. A view of the historic Alfama district in Lisbon, Portugal, looking towards the Tagus River. Alfama is one of Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods, known for its narrow, winding streets and traditional Fado music venues. slides/JEM_2510.JPG slides/JEM_2519.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 A sign for Ginjinha, a traditional Portuguese sour cherry liqueur. This was at a small stall on the corner of a street in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. The price for one unit ("unidade") is 1€ for a clear glass shot, or 1,50€ for a chocolate cup which you can eat after taking the shot. A sign for Ginjinha, a traditional Portuguese sour cherry liqueur. This was at a small stall on the corner of a street in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. The price for one unit ("unidade") is 1€ for a clear glass shot, or 1,50€ for a chocolate cup which you can eat after taking the shot. slides/JEM_2519.JPG slides/JEM_2521.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 A narrow, winding street in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. Alfama is the oldest and one of the most historic neighborhoods in Lisbon and is known for its charming, medieval character and maze of narrow, often traffic-free, streets. Alfama is notable for having largely survived the devastating 1755 Lisbon earthquake, preserving much of its original architecture. A narrow, winding street in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. Alfama is the oldest and one of the most historic neighborhoods in Lisbon and is known for its charming, medieval character and maze of narrow, often traffic-free, streets. Alfama is notable for having largely survived the devastating 1755 Lisbon earthquake, preserving much of its original architecture. slides/JEM_2521.JPG slides/JEM_2523.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 A decorative nautical anchor hanging from an archway in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. A decorative nautical anchor hanging from an archway in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. slides/JEM_2523.JPG slides/JEM_2530.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 A narrow, winding street in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. Alfama is the oldest and one of the most historic neighborhoods in Lisbon and is known for its charming, medieval character and maze of narrow, often traffic-free, streets. Alfama is notable for having largely survived the devastating 1755 Lisbon earthquake, preserving much of its original architecture. A narrow, winding street in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. Alfama is the oldest and one of the most historic neighborhoods in Lisbon and is known for its charming, medieval character and maze of narrow, often traffic-free, streets. Alfama is notable for having largely survived the devastating 1755 Lisbon earthquake, preserving much of its original architecture. slides/JEM_2530.JPG slides/JEM_2533.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 A narrow, winding street in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. Alfama is the oldest and one of the most historic neighborhoods in Lisbon and is known for its charming, medieval character and maze of narrow, often traffic-free, streets. Alfama is notable for having largely survived the devastating 1755 Lisbon earthquake, preserving much of its original architecture. A narrow, winding street in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. Alfama is the oldest and one of the most historic neighborhoods in Lisbon and is known for its charming, medieval character and maze of narrow, often traffic-free, streets. Alfama is notable for having largely survived the devastating 1755 Lisbon earthquake, preserving much of its original architecture. slides/JEM_2533.JPG slides/JEM_2538.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 The Fonte do Poeta (Poet's Fountain), a small historic fountain located in an alley in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. The Fonte do Poeta (Poet's Fountain), a small historic fountain located in an alley in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. slides/JEM_2538.JPG slides/JEM_2543.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 A stone carving of the historic coat of arms of Lisbon, Portugal A stone carving of the historic coat of arms of Lisbon, Portugal slides/JEM_2543.JPG slides/JEM_2544.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 A stone carving of the Coat of Arms of Portugal, specifically a Baroque-style rendition found on an ancient wall in Lisbon, Portugal A stone carving of the Coat of Arms of Portugal, specifically a Baroque-style rendition found on an ancient wall in Lisbon, Portugal slides/JEM_2544.JPG slides/JEM_2548.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 cast-iron manhole cover for the wastewater system in Lisbon, Portugal. It features the coat of arms of Lisbon. cast-iron manhole cover for the wastewater system in Lisbon, Portugal. It features the coat of arms of Lisbon. slides/JEM_2548.JPG slides/JEM_2553.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 A large silk floss tree in full flower in Lisbon, Portugal A large silk floss tree in full flower in Lisbon, Portugal slides/JEM_2553.JPG slides/JEM_2554.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 The flower of a silk floss tree in Lisbon, Portugal The flower of a silk floss tree in Lisbon, Portugal slides/JEM_2554.JPG slides/JEM_2561.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 The Rua Augusta Arch (Arco da Rua Augusta), a historical monument in Lisbon, Portugal, on the Praça do Comércio. The arch was built to commemorate the city's reconstruction following the devastating 1755 earthquake. The Rua Augusta Arch (Arco da Rua Augusta), a historical monument in Lisbon, Portugal, on the Praça do Comércio. The arch was built to commemorate the city's reconstruction following the devastating 1755 earthquake. slides/JEM_2561.JPG slides/JEM_2564.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 The equestrian statue of King José I in the Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) in Lisbon, Portugal. The equestrian statue of King José I in the Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) in Lisbon, Portugal. slides/JEM_2564.JPG slides/JEM_2567.JPG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:39:21 -0700 A sculpture at the base of the Equestrian Statue of King José I located in the Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) in Lisbon, Portugal A sculpture at the base of the Equestrian Statue of King José I located in the Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) in Lisbon, Portugal slides/JEM_2567.JPG