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Places on the map
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Levitated Mass — EDP Sede II
@thismintymoment: A striking contemporary architectural stop: Alejandro Aravena’s sculptural building. View the exterior from the public street. Visit note: EDP Sede II is an office building. View the architecture from the public street.
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Biblioteca Palácio Galveias
@studio_mathinna: An inspiring palace library with literary connections; finish with coffee in the garden. The exhibition cited in the post was temporary.
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Palácio Fronteira
@joaofarinhafoto: A beautiful palace that remains a residence; arrange a visit rather than assuming unrestricted access.
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Casa do Alentejo
@mamasviajeras: A surprisingly ornate palace behind an ordinary street entrance, with a Portuguese restaurant upstairs.
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Sant Jordi Hostels Lisbon
@topplacesandtravels: An unexpected building in the author’s selection of architectural discoveries; check access before entering private guest areas. Visit note: admire the exterior from the street. This is a working hostel; its policy permits visitors only when accompanied by a registered guest, in common areas.
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Convento do Carmo
@topplacesandtravels: Romantic ruins included among the author’s Lisbon discoveries.
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Palácio Valle Flôr
@topplacesandtravels: A palace setting from the author’s selection of beautiful, surprising Lisbon addresses. Check which areas welcome non-guests. Visit note: this is Pestana Palace hotel. Its restaurants welcome non-guests; reserve directly rather than assuming unrestricted access to hotel interiors.
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Igreja de São Domingos
@topplacesandtravels: A historic church in the author’s selection of Lisbon’s architectural surprises.
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Palácio Nacional da Ajuda
@viajando_con_lili: A beautiful palace close to Belém: the author’s alternative to travelling farther afield for a palace visit.
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Quinta Alegre
@descomplica.pt.oficial: An overlooked palace and gardens preserving a glimpse of aristocratic Lisbon. Arrange access with the operator before visiting. Visit note: arrange a visit with Santa Casa before travelling; do not assume daily walk-in access.
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