This time we took our dear students to learn about one of Lisbon’s largest parishes: Arroios! It’s located in the centre of the capital and is home to Saudade Language School. It’s also the neighbourhood where many of our students …
This time we took the Saudade students to visit the Electricity Factory. Central Tejo was a thermoelectric power station that supplied the Lisbon region with electricity in the 20th century. We began by appreciating the building’s impressive architecture, an iron …
On the 2nd of April, our Saudade students took part in a unique experience by visiting the Maria Lamas photographic exhibition. This remarkable woman, journalist, writer, educator, researcher, translator, and photographer was a tireless defender of human and civil rights …
Anne Boleyn, Maria Callas, Graham Vick… the names reverberated in our minds as we stepped into the hallowed halls of the National Theatre. Opera, ballet, art—each word whispered tales of artistic Mastery. We were immersed in a sea of golden …
Located in Largo do Chafariz de Dentro, in the heart of the Alfama neighborhood, the Fado Museum is dedicated to Fado Music and the Portuguese Guitar. Our guided tour offered us a deep dive into the emotions and connections inherent …
🏛🎭 On the 17th of November, we took our students to see the Roman Theatre in Lisbon, a cornerstone of the Roman city Felicitas lulia Olisipo (Lisbon), which stood majestically on a hill as a symbol of the Roman Empire. …
📸 Relive with us the incredible visit to the São Vicente de Fora Museum! 🏛️ On 6 October, we had the chance to explore this cultural treasure of Lisbon together. We were transported to the dazzling world of Baroque tiles, …
On 15 September, we explored the history of Cais do Ginjal, where old factories and warehouses once bustled with activity, housing canned fish, wine, olive oil and vinegar. 🐟🍷 This picturesque quay is home to the Cacilhas Lighthouse, the Barracuda …
On August 12, our students set out on an immersive journey through history within the captivating walls of Convento da Madre de Deus. Amongst the awe-inspiring beauty of Igreja da Madre de Deus, bedecked with intricate sculptures, vivid paintings, and …
On 21 July, our students had the incredible opportunity to step back in time and unravel a part of Portugal’s history at the Aljube Museum. In this meaningful space, where resistance, dictatorship and the relentless pursuit of freedom echo through …