Travels in the 2nd half

Sagres Campo Pequeno   When I visit a city, my favorite thing to do is to walk its streets. It gives me the opportunity to explore its history, economics, culture, and people. Here is some of what I saw walking around Lisbon, Portugal.   Lisbon From Above     Lisbon Storefronts     Lisbon Transportation     Lisbon Streets      Edward VII Park/Praça Pombal      Lisbon's People      So remember, when you visit a city, take your time, and explore its streets. You will find wonders to observe.    

  On a recent trip I had one of those strange travel days. I had arrived in Lisbon after an overnight flight from the U.S., and I was leaving the next morning for Malta. So what to do on my one afternoon, without stressing my jet-lag too much. Luckily, I was staying in the Avenidas Novas neighborhood, and the Gulbenkian Foundation was a short walk away. Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian via Wikimedia The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation was founded in 1956 in the estate of  Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian (1869-1955) for the promotion of the arts, science, education and philanthropy. It houses one of the largest private art collections in Europe, and supports the Gulbenkian Orchestra and the Gulbenkian Science Institute. The Institute sits in a beautiful park, and houses two art museums. The Museu Calouste Gulbenkian is home to its collection of art that ranges from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to the 20th century. Unfortunately, that museum was undergoing renovations during my visit. T...