"Chiado is the name of a square and its surrounding area in the city of Lisbon, in Portugal. The Chiado is located between the neighbourhoods of Bairro Alto and Baixa Pombalina.
The Chiado is a traditional shopping area that mixes old and modern commercial establishments, concentrated specially in the Carmo and Garrett Streets. Locals as well as tourists visit the Chiado to buy books, garments, pottery as well as to have a cup of coffee. The most famous café of Chiado is "A Brasileira", famous for having had poet Fernando Pessoa among its customers. The Chiado is also an important cultural area, with several museums and theatres.
Several buildings of the Chiado were destroyed in a terrible fire in 1988, an event that deeply shocked the country. Thanks to a renovation project that lasted more than 10 years, coordinated by celebrated architect Siza Vieira, the affected area is now recovered."
From Wikipedia
8 comments:
You know, this could well be my favorite photo to date!!
Is that the gorgeous redhead I've been looking for????
LOL
This is really a special photo ... I love people photos and I love florists and flowers! Thank you! Your city is more beautiful to me every day!
The photo is great. I'm curious--what does "Springfield" on the bag refer to?
Very vibrant beautiful photo! Lovely!
BEAUTIFUL! How I love this florist!
Ooooo, this is my favorite kind of photo ... all women ... two brunettes, a blond, and a redhead!! LOL
George: women who appear on my photos are always for you.
Aubrey: Springfield refers to a casual clothing store, very popular in portugal.
Thanks Ioanna and Sailor Girl!
Mr predictable: lol
nice photo, the flower are beautiful colours.
Chiado looks a nice neighborhood. Love the photo of those flowers!
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