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Baby Giraffes at Lisbon Zoo
Lisbon Zoo welcomes the arrival of five baby Giraffe calves born earlier this year. The new arrivals now make this zoo one of the parks with the highest reproduction levels in Europe.
Located in Sete Rios, Lisbon Zoo is among the largest theme parks in the world, with about 2,000 animals of 364 species. Zoo tickets offer visitors access to various entertainment activities with the animals such as free flying birds, dolphins, reptile house, farm, cable car, sea-lion feeding and reptile presentation. Please contact us for more information.
Bairro Alto Hotel is Awarded the "Best Small Hotel" in Europe
Bairro Alto Hotel has just been awarded "Best Small Hotel" in Europe along with the award for "Best Small Hotel Portugal" by the "International Hotel Awards 2011 ", the awards recognizing the excellence of this five star hotel.
Opened in 2005, Bairro Alto Hotel, which describes itself as the first contemporary "boutique hotel", was designed to represent the fusion of old and new.
An integral part of the "International Property Awards" that became official 18 years ago, these awards are recognized as a symbol of excellence throughout the global industry and aim to distinguish the best professionals and projects in the hospitality industry worldwide. Please contact us for more information.
Prada displays Mona Lisa
The Prado Museum is displaying for public viewing a restored version of what is thought to be the earliest known copy of Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" masterpiece, which hangs in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Many copies of "Mona Lisa" have since been painted,
but this copy is different, experts say, because evidence
shows it was painted at the same time and in the same studio
as the original masterpiece, probably by one of Leonardo's assistants or pupils.
The copy will be on display at the Prado until March 12,
when it will be sent to the Louvre to be shown in an exhibition
on Leonardo, starting March 29. Please contact us for more information
Brand new Suite at Hotel Arts, Barcelona
Hotels Arts, Barcelona, is pleased to announce the opening of its brand new suite located on the 30th floor. The new signature suite occupies the entire seafront facade of the hotel and has outstanding views of this gorgeous coastline and the beautiful city. Please contact us for more information.
UNESCO give Fado World Immaterial Heritage Status
Portugal's national music Fado has been given UNESCO World Immaterial Status, recognising it as a fundamental aspect of Portuguese culture and their philisophy of "who knows what tomorrow will bring?". To find out more about this emblematic song, why not take a visit to the Fado Museum in Alfama, Lisbon, offering a history and tribute to the art. For more information, please contact us.
Lisbon Restaurants Awarded Michelin Stars
Feitoria restaurant, located on the waterfront at the Altis Belem Hotel & Spa, Tavares in the heart of Chiado and Fortaleza do Guincho in Cascais have all been awarded Michelin Stars for 2012. Feitoria offers exquisite Portuguese cuisine, fused with exotic influences, Tavares is led by chef Aimé Barroyer who's creative cuisine is designed with the season in mind, and Fortaleza do Guincho is renowned for the best traditional French cuisine in Portugal. Lisbon is truly a food-lover's heaven! If your clients are interested in dining at any of these restaurants, please do contact us.
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