The Club organised a guided tour of the Ajuda Palace – ‘Daily Life at the Royal Table’ – where we saw, for the first time, how the meals of King Luís I and Queen Maria Pia and their closest circle were organised, in a tour evoking the long-inaccessible service areas, such as the kitchens, pantry,Continue reading “Guided tour of the Ajuda Palace – Daily Life at the Royal Table, 1862-1910”
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Lyceum Club anniversary lunch
On 12 February, the Lyceum Club celebrated its 24th anniversary at the Grémio Literário with a luncheon where, once again, the bonds of friendship between the members were strengthened and everyone enjoyed each other’s company, as can be seen in the photos below.
Guided tour of the ‘Complexo Brasil’ exhibition at Gulbenkian
On 21 January, the General Assembly was held at the Magalhães Palace to approve the 2025 Management Account and the Activity Plan and Budget for 2026. After approval, a luncheon was held. On the 28th, the Club organised an interesting guided tour of the ‘Complexo Brasil’ exhibition at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. A magnificent andContinue reading “Guided tour of the ‘Complexo Brasil’ exhibition at Gulbenkian”
Guided tour of Asia House – Francisco Capelo Collection
The Club kicked off the New Year with a guided tour of Asia House – Francisco Capelo Collection, which includes pieces from fourteen Asian countries, dating from the 3rd century BC to the early 20th century: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, East Timor and the Philippines. TheContinue reading “Guided tour of Asia House – Francisco Capelo Collection”
Christmas lunch
On 17 December, the Lyceum Club Christmas lunch was held at Pateo Velho in the Order of Physicians. In a festive atmosphere, it was another lunch that provided us with excellent company. All members were given a small souvenir.
40th anniversary of the Lyceum Club of Troyes
On 4 December, the Lyceum Club of Troyes celebrated its 40th anniversary. Our Club was very well represented by its President and Vice-President, Solange Estevens and Judite Matias, respectively. Some photos of the celebration:
Visit to St. Christopher’s Church
In early December, the Club organised a guided tour with Father Edgar to the Church of Saint Christopher in Mouraria. Built in the Mannerist and Baroque styles, this beautiful church was one of the few to survive the 1755 earthquake. The empty spaces on the walls between the altars are covered with 36 wonderful oilContinue reading “Visit to St. Christopher’s Church”
Visit to SIC television station
On 27 November, the Club organised a guided tour of SIC’s facilities, including the studios, newsroom, video/audio pre-production and continuity areas, as well as various work areas such as the podcast recording and make-up rooms. Below, the studio from which anchors Clara de Sousa and Rodrigo Guedes de Carvalho broadcast Jornal da Noite (the nightContinue reading “Visit to SIC television station”
Guided tour of the Almada Negreiros murals
On 20 November, the Club organised a guided tour of the Almada Negreiros panels, eight at the Alcântara Maritime Station and six at the Rocha de Conde de Óbidos Maritime Station. The work was discreetly inaugurated on 19 June 1948 and constitutes the largest collection of Portuguese mural paintings of the 20th century. Alcântara MaritimeContinue reading “Guided tour of the Almada Negreiros murals”
Tea at the Literary Guild with Dr Maria José Leal
On 4 November, a tea party was held at the Literary Guild, followed by a lecture on the life of writer and doctor Fernando Namora, given by Dr Maria José Leal.