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Author: Vitor Manuel Adrio Publisher: Jonglez Publishing ISBN: 9782915807684 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 0
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Why is the Portuguese coat of arms set at an angle of 17° on the façade of Rossio station? Where in Portugal was The Magic Flute played for the first time and why did Mozart dedicate it to his master Cagliostro? What is the theory concerning the fifth dynasty of Portugal, traces of which are found in the street layout? Where can you find the most beautiful azulejos secreted around the city? Why and how did Lusitania become Portugal (Porto Graal), the place harbouring the legendary Holy Grail? Where can you find the Lisboan serial killer’s head preserved in formalin? Why was the south doorway of the Jerónimos Monastery designed according to Hebrew Kabbalistic principles? What symbols are concealed within the Saint Vincent polytych at the Museum of Antique Arts? Who in fact are the Sebastianists, messianic in the style of Shiite Muslims, awaiting the return of the lost King Sebastian? Since the Middle Ages Lisbon has been a favourite site for the development and application of the theories of alchemist kings, masonic ministers, occult poets, followers of hermeticism and the secret knowledge of the Knights Templar, who found refuge in Portugal after they were banned from the rest of Europe in the 14th century. Vitor Manuel Adrião, acclaimed historian and philosopher, is heir to all this esoteric knowledge in Portugal. Here for the first time he reveals his incredible knowledge in this truly initiatory guide, with a mind-boggling interpretation of the arcana of a city which some consider is on the way to becoming the spiritual capital of Europe. An exceptional guide.
Author: Vitor Manuel Adrio Publisher: Jonglez Publishing ISBN: 9782915807684 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 0
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Why is the Portuguese coat of arms set at an angle of 17° on the façade of Rossio station? Where in Portugal was The Magic Flute played for the first time and why did Mozart dedicate it to his master Cagliostro? What is the theory concerning the fifth dynasty of Portugal, traces of which are found in the street layout? Where can you find the most beautiful azulejos secreted around the city? Why and how did Lusitania become Portugal (Porto Graal), the place harbouring the legendary Holy Grail? Where can you find the Lisboan serial killer’s head preserved in formalin? Why was the south doorway of the Jerónimos Monastery designed according to Hebrew Kabbalistic principles? What symbols are concealed within the Saint Vincent polytych at the Museum of Antique Arts? Who in fact are the Sebastianists, messianic in the style of Shiite Muslims, awaiting the return of the lost King Sebastian? Since the Middle Ages Lisbon has been a favourite site for the development and application of the theories of alchemist kings, masonic ministers, occult poets, followers of hermeticism and the secret knowledge of the Knights Templar, who found refuge in Portugal after they were banned from the rest of Europe in the 14th century. Vitor Manuel Adrião, acclaimed historian and philosopher, is heir to all this esoteric knowledge in Portugal. Here for the first time he reveals his incredible knowledge in this truly initiatory guide, with a mind-boggling interpretation of the arcana of a city which some consider is on the way to becoming the spiritual capital of Europe. An exceptional guide.
Author: Miguel Júdice Publisher: Uitgeverij Luster ISBN: 9789460581755 Category : Lisbon (Portugal) Languages : en Pages : 256
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Where are the 5 best places to eat like a Portuguese? Which are the 5 best restaurants for Petiscos? Where can you find the nicest salons and barber shops? Which are the 5 best places to see Azulejos? Where will you find the most unique lifts and elevators? The best Lisbon area beaches? 'The 500 Hidden Secrets of Lisbon' reveals these good-to-know places and many more. An affectionate and informed guide to Lisbon, written by a true local. This is a book for visitors who want to avoid the usual tourist spots and for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets. Contents: 105 Places to Eat Good Food; 65 Places for a Drink; 70 Places for Shopping; 25 Buildings to Admire; 45 Places to Discover the Real Lisbon; 80 Places to Enjoy Culture; 20 Things to Do with Children; 25 Places to Sleep; 45 Activities for the Weekend; 20 Random Facts & Helpful Hints. AUTHOR: Miguel Judice has lived in Lisbon for all his life and has a deep knowledge of the city's most well-kept secrets, both with a local and a visitor's perspective. A hospitality entrepreneur, former president of the Portuguese Hotel Association, with a passion for travel writing, Miguel lives and works in the city, a combination that he used to research for the book, his first to date. SELLING POINTS: * An insider's guide to Lisbon and its hidden secrets and addresses * An inspirational and practical guide to Lisbon's finest and most interesting places, buildings, restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, neighbourhoods, gardens and cafes * A new edition in Luster's successful and attractive series of city guides * Photography by Manuel Gomes da Costa 80 colour photos
Author: Pedro Monteiro Publisher: Pedro Monteiro ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 83
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Lisbon, a city of timeless allure, weaves its magic through cobblestone streets and grand palaces. Its history is a tapestry of conquests and cultural shifts, yet beneath its historic charm lies a world of opulence and intrigue that only a select few ever truly experience. Welcome to "Lisbon's Secrets - Confessions of a Life of Luxury," a journey into the heart of this enigmatic city where every encounter is steeped in elegance and every connection holds the weight of a hidden story. In this book, you will step into the shoes of our protagonist, a woman who navigates the shimmering world of Lisbon's elite with a grace that masks the complexities of her life. Her story is one of balance—a delicate dance between her public image and private reality. As you traverse through lavish parties, clandestine meetings, and intimate revelations, you will uncover a side of Lisbon that is rarely seen, yet deeply fascinating. Our heroine’s journey begins at the grandiose Palácio da Independência, where she is first introduced to the sophisticated and often treacherous world of the city's elite. From the shimmering facades of exclusive mansions to the shadowy corners of historic neighborhoods, every chapter reveals a new layer of her life and the city she inhabits. Prepare to be captivated by a narrative where luxury meets vulnerability, and where every secret unveiled is both a revelation and a question. Lisbon’s secrets are waiting to be discovered, and they are as multifaceted and intriguing as the city itself.
Author: Richard Zimler Publisher: Abrams ISBN: 1590208064 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 351
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International Bestseller: “A moody, tightly constructed historical thriller . . . a good mystery story and an effective evocation of a faraway time and place.” —The New York Times After Jews living in sixteenth-century Portugal are dragged to the baptismal font and forced to convert to Christianity, many of these New Christians persevere in their Jewish prayers and rituals in secret and at great risk; the hidden, arcane practices of the kabbalists, a mystical sect of Jews, continue as well. One such secret Jew is Berekiah Zarco, an intelligent young manuscript illuminator. Inflamed by love and revenge, he searches, in the crucible of the raging pogrom, for the killer of his beloved uncle Abraham, a renowned kabbalist, discovered murdered in a hidden synagogue along with a young girl in dishabille. Risking his life in streets seething with mayhem, Berekiah tracks down answers among Christians, New Christians, Jews, and the fellow kabbalists of his uncle, whose secret language and codes by turns light and obscure the way to the truth he seeks. A marvelous story, a challenging mystery, and a telling tale of the evils of intolerance, The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon both compels and entertains. “The story moves quickly . . . a literary and historical treat.” —Library Journal ''Remarkable . . . The fever pitch of intensity Zimler maintains is at times overwhelming but never less than appropriate to the Hieronymous Bosch-like landscape he describes. Simultaneously, though, he is able to capture, within the bedlam, quiet moments of tenderness and love.” —Booklist (starred review)
Author: Lauriane Gepner Publisher: ISBN: 9782361953362 Category : Languages : en Pages : 128
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WE TRIED 1,000 PLACES. AND KEPT ONLY 30.30 UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES THAT CAPTURE THE SOUL OF LISBON.Drink a cocktail that takes you back in time, slip into a pocket-sized bookstore, unlock the secrets of bacalhau, run with the clouds, make a stopover in the tropics, track down the restaurant whose address we won't tell you, clink glasses with an old-timer, awaken your inner ceramics-maker, scuffle with a spider crab, infiltrate the secret hide-away of the city's fado singers, bite into an elephant-ear cookie made to linger in your memory forever ...
Author: Ellie Walker-Arnott Publisher: Uitgeverij Luster ISBN: 9789460582677 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 272
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The first book in a new spinoff of the successful The 500 Hidden Secrets seriesExplores nostalgic addresses in London where time seems to have stood stillNostalgic London is the first book in Luster's second spinoff from the successful The 500 Hidden Secrets series. Following the Hidden guides on regions, there will now also be themed guides, focusing on a specific subject in or a specific side of a city or region.The first guide in this series will lead you to all the places in London that evoke nostalgia. It's a guide for visitors who aren't looking for the newest trendy places-to-be per se, but who are instead more interested in the places where time seems to have stood still, or addresses with a timeless, classic vibe. Author Ellie Walker-Arnott shares nostalgic addresses and places in London, such as:- romantic ruins- traditional tearooms- iconic department stores- spots in the footsteps of the Beatles- and much more.
Author: Filipe Ribeiro de Meneses Publisher: Springer ISBN: 1137447583 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 418
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This work examines the attempt by the governments of Portugal, Rhodesia and South Africa to defy the drive for African independence in the 1960s and 70s, and the international community’s response. From 1961 to 1974, Portugal, Rhodesia and South Africa collaborated in the attempt to preserve white minority rule in their respective territories. Hard-pressed by African nationalists, recently decolonized states, and many of the world’s Great Powers, they supported each other economically, politically and militarily, turning southern Africa into a major diplomatic concern which defied Cold War logic. This book examines how this collaboration came about and how the international community responded to it, paying close attention to the evolving situation in each country. The Portuguese Revolution of April 1974 undid this ‘white redoubt’, and the diplomatic policy subsequently adopted by apartheid South Africa – détente – led it to sacrifice Rhodesia in return for the illusion of permanent safety. A true work of transnational history, this book is based on the archival material of eight different countries, yet it serves as well as an introduction to the politics of southern Africa during the late colonial era.
Author: Vitor Manuel Adrio
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