In June, we watched the opera “The Magic Flute” at the Gulbenkian Grand Auditorium, a live broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera in New York. We also had the chance to see the opera “Il Trovatore” at the São Carlos Theatre.
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Trip to Seixal
The tour of Seixal began with a visit to the Corroios Tide Mill, which was built by King Nuno Álvares Pereira in 1403 and is one of the few tide mills still in working order. It currently serves as the centre of the Seixal Municipal Ecomuseum. Next we went to Quinta da Fidalga, which wasContinue reading “Trip to Seixal”
Cultural trip to the Gardunha mountains
Between 23 and 25 May, we went on a cultural trip to the Serra da Gardunha. On the first day, after lunch at the restaurant in São Miguel de Acha, we went on to visit Idanha-a-Velha, passing through Proença-a-Velha, where we visited the Mother Church. It is one of the main archaeological sites and hasContinue reading “Cultural trip to the Gardunha mountains”
Tea with Lídia Jorge
On 8 May, a tea was held at the Grémio Literário to appreciate the book “Mercy” with the presence of its author, the writer Lídia Jorge, who was awarded the Médicis Étranger, among many other prizes received in 2023. The session was very lively and well attended, and the writer spoke a little about herContinue reading “Tea with Lídia Jorge”
Visit to the Carris Museum
The second quarter began with an Easter Concert – Mozart’s Requiem – at the Belém Cultural Centre (CCB). This was followed by a tea party at the CMN and guided tours of the Berardo Collection at the CCB and the interesting Carris museum.
Journey to Troyes
At the end of March, we travelled to Troyes as part of our twinning agreement with the Troyes Club, at the invitation of the Troyes Club Board. The city of Troyes is located south-east of Paris and directly south of Reims, and is the capital of the Aube department in the Greater East region ofContinue reading “Journey to Troyes”
Celebration of the Club’s 21st anniversary
As usual, the Lyceum Club’s 21st anniversary lunch was held in February at the Grémio Literário, in the D. João V room, in a pleasant atmosphere.
Visit to the Biester Palace
In January 2023, the Club began its activities with a New Year’s Eve concert at Gulbenkian. This was followed by a tea meeting at the CMN and, finally, a guided tour of the Biester Palace. This palace, built at the end of the 19th century and known as the “House of Witches” because of itsContinue reading “Visit to the Biester Palace”