Social Programme
Welcome Reception at Lisbon City Museum (September 2)
Hosted by the City Hall, the Welcome Reception will take place at Lisbon City Museum.
This museum tells the story of the city since pre-historic times until the 19th century. It is housed in an old palace (Palácio Pimenta) which King Dom João V had built in the 18th century. The museum has paintings, watercolours, tile panels, historical documents and even a model of the city of Lisbon before the destruction caused by the 1755 earthquake.
Conference Dinner at Olissippo Lapa Palace (September 3)
The conference dinner will take place at the Olissippo Lapa Palace at Rua do Pau de Bandeira, 4, Lisbon. Buses will depart from IST (Rua Alves Redol) at 19:45. Please don’t forget to bring your Dinner Vouchers.
A Palace in Lapa - Palace History
Right after the earthquake in 1755, the first Baron of Porto Covo, Jacinto Fernandes Bandeira, built his house in S. Domingos Street, starting the creation of the Lapa district. Lapa means Moorish rock, from the original name “Lapa das Mouras”.
Approximately 115 years later, in 1870, the succeeding Viscount built for one of his sons a beautiful house in the Lapa District. Very disappointed that his son didn’t like it, the house was later sold to the Count of Valenças, who in 1883 decided to transform it into a Palace.
Optional Tours
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Dinner and Fado in Lisbon (September 1, 19h30 - 22h)
Sintra and Estoril Tour (September 2, 14h - 18h)
Historical Lisbon Tour (September 3, 9h - 13h)
Silver Coast and Fátima (September 4, 9h - 18h)
Tours will be operated by Agency Abreu, with a minimum of 15 persons.
If we do not reach the minimum number required, you will have the chance to change the tour or receive a full refund.
If you have any special request please contact directly Helder Carvalho (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Optional Tours are not included in any registration fee.