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'''Café A Brasileira''' is | {{short description|Historic café in Lisbon, Portugal}} | ||
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'''Café A Brasileira''' is one of the oldest and most famous cafés in [[Lisbon]], [[Portugal]]. Located in the [[Chiado]] district, it is renowned for its historical significance and its association with Portuguese intellectuals and artists. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Café A Brasileira was | [[File:Brasileira_1911.jpg|thumb|left|Café A Brasileira in 1911]] | ||
Café A Brasileira was established in 1905 by [[Adriano Telles]], a former emigrant to [[Brazil]]. Telles opened the café to sell "genuine Brazilian coffee," which was a novelty at the time. The café quickly became a popular meeting place for writers, artists, and intellectuals. | |||
==Architecture== | During the early 20th century, Café A Brasileira was frequented by many prominent figures of the [[Portuguese Renaissance]], including the poet [[Fernando Pessoa]], who is commemorated with a statue outside the café. The café's interior has retained much of its original charm, with [[Art Nouveau]] and [[Art Deco]] elements. | ||
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==Architecture and Design== | |||
[[File:Cafe_Brasileira_in_Lisbon.jpg|thumb|right|Café A Brasileira in Lisbon]] | |||
The architecture of Café A Brasileira is a blend of [[Art Nouveau]] and [[Art Deco]] styles. The interior features ornate woodwork, mirrored walls, and a long wooden bar. The café's design reflects the elegance and sophistication of early 20th-century Lisbon. | |||
The exterior of the café is equally impressive, with its distinctive green and gold signage and large windows that allow passersby to glimpse the bustling activity inside. The café's façade has become an iconic image of Lisbon's cultural heritage. | |||
==Cultural Significance== | ==Cultural Significance== | ||
Café A Brasileira has played a significant role in | [[File:Lisboa-Pessoa-A_Brasileira-1.jpg|thumb|left|Statue of Fernando Pessoa at Café A Brasileira]] | ||
Café A Brasileira has played a significant role in Lisbon's cultural and intellectual life. It was a hub for the [[Modernist]] movement in Portugal and a gathering place for artists and writers. The café's association with Fernando Pessoa, one of Portugal's most celebrated poets, has further cemented its status as a cultural landmark. | |||
== | The café continues to be a popular destination for both locals and tourists, offering a glimpse into the vibrant cultural history of Lisbon. It is a place where visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee while soaking in the atmosphere of a bygone era. | ||
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==Related Pages== | |||
* [[Lisbon]] | |||
* [[Fernando Pessoa]] | * [[Fernando Pessoa]] | ||
* [[Chiado]] | |||
* [[Art Nouveau]] | |||
* [[Art Deco]] | |||
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Lisbon]] | [[Category:Buildings and structures in Lisbon]] | ||
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Lisbon]] | [[Category:Tourist attractions in Lisbon]] | ||
[[Category:1905 establishments in Portugal]] | [[Category:1905 establishments in Portugal]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:59, 23 March 2025
Historic café in Lisbon, Portugal
Café A Brasileira is one of the oldest and most famous cafés in Lisbon, Portugal. Located in the Chiado district, it is renowned for its historical significance and its association with Portuguese intellectuals and artists.
History[edit]
Café A Brasileira was established in 1905 by Adriano Telles, a former emigrant to Brazil. Telles opened the café to sell "genuine Brazilian coffee," which was a novelty at the time. The café quickly became a popular meeting place for writers, artists, and intellectuals.
During the early 20th century, Café A Brasileira was frequented by many prominent figures of the Portuguese Renaissance, including the poet Fernando Pessoa, who is commemorated with a statue outside the café. The café's interior has retained much of its original charm, with Art Nouveau and Art Deco elements.
Architecture and Design[edit]
The architecture of Café A Brasileira is a blend of Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. The interior features ornate woodwork, mirrored walls, and a long wooden bar. The café's design reflects the elegance and sophistication of early 20th-century Lisbon.
The exterior of the café is equally impressive, with its distinctive green and gold signage and large windows that allow passersby to glimpse the bustling activity inside. The café's façade has become an iconic image of Lisbon's cultural heritage.
Cultural Significance[edit]
Café A Brasileira has played a significant role in Lisbon's cultural and intellectual life. It was a hub for the Modernist movement in Portugal and a gathering place for artists and writers. The café's association with Fernando Pessoa, one of Portugal's most celebrated poets, has further cemented its status as a cultural landmark.
The café continues to be a popular destination for both locals and tourists, offering a glimpse into the vibrant cultural history of Lisbon. It is a place where visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee while soaking in the atmosphere of a bygone era.
