Lisbon’s Crown Jewel: A Photographer’s Guide to Castelo de S. Jorge (Best Panoramas & Peacocks)

Red-tiled rooftops overlooking the shimmering Tagus River with strong sun glare

When you walk through the streets of Lisbon, there is one landmark that always catches your eye, no matter where you are. Perched atop the highest of the city’s seven hills, the Castelo de S. Jorge (St. George’s Castle) has stood watch over the Portuguese capital for centuries. While most guidebooks introduce it as a Continue reading “Lisbon’s Crown Jewel: A Photographer’s Guide to Castelo de S. Jorge (Best Panoramas & Peacocks)”

Lisbon’s Grand Stage: A Photographer’s Guide to Praça do Comércio & Rua Augusta Arch

Large white Web Summit logo installation situated in front of the Rua Augusta Arch in Lisbon, Portugal.

When you arrive in Lisbon, there is one place that demands your immediate attention. It’s often called the “living room” of the city, but it feels more like a grand stage. As you emerge from the narrow cobblestone streets of the Baixa district, the world suddenly opens up. You are greeted by the vastness of Continue reading “Lisbon’s Grand Stage: A Photographer’s Guide to Praça do Comércio & Rua Augusta Arch”