Saint Nicolas

In celebration of Saint Nicolas day, here's a look at the Saint Nicolas church in Lisbon. 

It's beautiful from the outside and from the inside. Photos taken in August 2016.

Batman?

Not sure if this should be classified as a mural or graffiti. It's certainly colorful! Photo taken in August 2016.

Blue skies over Belem

The Tower of Belem is an impressive sight and it looks so beautiful against the blue skies of Lisbon. Photo taken in August 2016.

Looking out

Looking out from the Tower of Belem, you get some beautiful vistas including a look at the impressive Vasco da Gama bridge. Photo taken in August 2016.

Tower of Belem

It was nearly impossible to get an approach shot of the Tower of Belem without other tourists. Ah well, this couple makes a rather nice addition to the beautiful flowering trees. Photo taken in August 2016.

Corner stop

There's just something I find so appealing about these corner buildings in Lisbon. Photo taken in August 2016.

Funny faces

I found some cool dudes in Lisbon! Photo taken in August 2016.

Blue skies

A blue sky always looks great, but especially when contrasted against the lovely tower of the Jerónimos Monastery. Photo taken in August 2016.

A couple of buros in Belem

I found this sculpture in Belem, just outside Lisbon proper. Such a cute pair! Photo taken in August 2016.

PS: Happy Thanks giving to my American readers!

Looking through

Arches also make great natural frames! Photo taken in August 2016.

Arches in monochrome

I have a thing for arches. There were so many beautiful examples of them in Lisbon, especially here at the Jerónimos Monastery. Photo taken in August 2016.

Angels among us

You never know when you might need a guardian angel. Luckily there's plenty of choice in Lisbon! Photo taken in August 2016.

Details in black and white

A look at some of the beautiful details in the Jerónimos Monastery. 

I think they look especially good in black and white.

I can never resist a fierce lion! Photos taken in August 2016.

The cloister

The cloisters at Jerónimos Monastery are just gorgeous and filled with so many beautiful details! It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-see during any visit to Lisbon. Photo taken in August 2016.

Santa Maria

Before entering the Monastery itself, you have the opportunity to visit the church of Santa Maria. 

The altar was really beautiful with lots of wonderful paintings and other details. Photos taken in August 2016.

Hieronymites monastery

No trip to Lisbon would be complete without a visit to the Jerónimos Monastery in Belem. The facade already gives some idea of what beautiful details await inside. Photo taken in August 2016.

Find the eyes

So many eyes! Photo taken in August 2016.

Arches in black and white

I just love arches and there were plenty to be found in Lisbon! These line the Praça do Comércio, a square I strolled through at almost all times of the day. Photo taken in August 2016.

Feet on the street

On the streets of Lisbon. Photo taken in August 2016.

Soft pink

Lovely hydrangea blossoms from Lisbon. Photo taken in August 2016.