Swallow

The Lisbon swallow, a very present little bird, occupies a special place in the hearts of the Portuguese. More than a messenger of spring in the city sky, this bird is a bearer of history and tradition. For travelers curious about the stories behind Portugal's symbols, understanding the Lisbon Swallow offers a glimpse into the soul of the capital from a different perspective.

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“Andorinha que Vais Alta”🚋Ceramic Swallow, Bababobo, Souvenirs and Handicraft Shop in Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal🛺

📜"Andorinha que vais alta" is one of the famous "Quadras ao Gosto Popular" by Fernando Pessoa, published in 1934 in the work Mensagem and later compiled in the poet's archives. 🥹Le poème, marqué par la Saudade et la simplicité dépeint le désir du « je » poétique de recevoir quelque chose qui lui manque, dans une recherche amoureuse ou existentielle.

BabaBobo

Apr 162 min read

💝The Lisbon Swallow: Unraveling Its Story, Traditions, and Symbolism🚋Bababobo, handicraft and souvenirs shop in Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal🛺

An icon of Lisbon, the very first ceramic swallows were imagined and created by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, an emblematic figure of Portuguese culture, in 1896 - the first examples still hang on the wall of the Tabacaria Mónaco, a historic shop to discover, a visit that travelers wishing to get off the beaten track can add to their itinerary.

BabaBobo

Mar 234 min read

Swallow

“Andorinha que Vais Alta”🚋Ceramic Swallow, Bababobo, Souvenirs and Handicraft Shop in Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal🛺

💝The Lisbon Swallow: Unraveling Its Story, Traditions, and Symbolism🚋​Bababobo, handicraft and souvenirs shop in Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal🛺​

💝The Lisbon Swallow: Unraveling Its Story, Traditions, and Symbolism🚋Bababobo, handicraft and souvenirs shop in Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal🛺