In this and surrounding quarters sprouted the first examples of Portuguese Mudejar crafts, later to evolve in the Manuelino style.
The sadness and melancholy of its songs are the origins of Fado. Maria Severa Onofriana, first portuguese lady of the Fado was born in Rua do Capelão, in this peculiar quarter.
Nowadays, Mouraria is a melting pot of different cultures and a place that keeps old popular traditions alive with its Fado houses, bars and tavernas.
Mouraria is one of the most traditional quarters of Lisbon. Its name (Moorish quarter) was given when D. Afonso Henriques, first king of Portugal, after the conquest of Lisbon, confined the Moors to this part of town. Later, after the Christian conquest this quarter was inhabited by the Jews that were also circumscribed to the Castelo quarters.
manuelino style
The flat:
Bright and airy one bedroom flat with one or two double beds. Fully fitted kitchen, washing machine and all the necessary equipment to cook, eat and…sleep.
We also propose guests to see the flat as a Gallery space. The house is decorated with sculptures and unique furniture that can be bought if so desired.
There is also a selection of wines, friandises, small handycrafted pieces and other souvenirs that can be acquired at the flat thus avoiding the rush of last minute shopping.
And a small library for the guests. You can pick and bring with you any book as long as you leave any other in its place.
Prices for 2011/12: Rental periods 1-2 persons 3-4 persons
October - March 60 Euros 85 Euros
April - September 70 Euros 95 Euros
15 December - 5 January 80 Euros 100 Euros
*(Contact us for a quote on monthly rentals)
*Minimum stay: three (3) days
*Preference for long stays
*Monthly rentals may be cheaper depending on situation
*Reservation fee 150 Euros. This will be refunded in its entirety at check-out, provided there is no damage to the property.
*The total value of the rent must be paid in cash at check-in.
*For a better enjoyment of your days and nights and to get to know Lisbon and Portugal better, we propose a break on TV and the possibility of hiring a guide.
MIGUEL FIGUEIREDO
was born in Lisbon in 1962. After his Matura he studied Graphic Design and Ceramic Arts at the Antonio Arroio Decorative Art school in Lisbon. During his studies he worked as a graphic designer and as a teacher.
His ceramics work was developed in factories, private ateliers and workshop attendandances. It soon became the basis for his later work as a sculptor.
For the past twenty years he has been working seasonally in the atelier of Master Cesare Sartori in Bassano, Italy and he worked in the National museum of Azulejo in Lisbon for five years.
He his a freelance scenographer and he works for an independent theatre company, cinema and television, in Lisbon.
His work has been selected for several collective international sculpture exhibitions, such as the national open air sculpture prize in Padova, Italy. He took part in the Lisbon Expo 98 and has been exhibiting individually since 1987. His work is represented by the São Mamede gallery (Lisbon), in public and private collections in Portugal and abroad.