The Lyceum’s most recent activity, on 18 February, was a visit to the Ajuda Palace. Although already familiar to the whole group, it presents a collection that is a pleasure to revisit. It is the only royal palace that remains as authentic as when it was inhabited by the royal family. It was only inContinue reading “Visit to the Ajuda Palace”
Author Archives: Solange Estevens
Celebrating Camões
At the Grémio Literário, the Lyceum International Club of Lisbon honoured our best-known and most important poet on the 500th anniversary of his birth. At the Lyceum’s invitation, we were joined by an illustrious personality, a connoisseur and scholar of the vate, and also a member of parliament. Edite Estrela gave what is considered aContinue reading “Celebrating Camões”
Visit to Joana Vasconcelos’ studio
On 5 December, the Club visited Joana Vasconcelos’ studio. It was a stunning visit. Not that the artist didn’t surprise, question and marvel at us. However, being there on the same roof where she works, following the making of her works, is a sensation in which you can almost feel a little of that creativeContinue reading “Visit to Joana Vasconcelos’ studio”
Collection of the Lisbon Museum
Although this collection is not open to the public, due to the status of cultural entity conferred on the Lyceum Clube Internacional de Lisboa, its members were able to visit it on 28 November, accompanied by the museum’s own curator. This collection is very complete and extensive, covering a long period of time. It includesContinue reading “Collection of the Lisbon Museum”