One day I was here - Tomar, Lisboa, trips on Europe

A factory complex from 1846 was reborn in 2008 as a “factory” of creativity and experiences. It kept the industrial spaces and invited companies related to the arts, which later brought shops, cafés and restaurants.

A factory complex from 1846 was reborn in 2008 as a “factory” of creativity and experiences. It kept the industrial spaces and invited companies related to the arts, which later brought shops, cafés and restaurants.

A factory complex from 1846 was reborn in 2008 as a "factory" of creativity and experiences. It kept the industrial spaces and invited companies related to the arts, which later brought shops, cafés and restaurants.

The Land of Dragons lies on the back of a turtle. The turtle stands on three wales. The wales are swimming in an endless ocean. The ocean rests on the wind of the dragon's wings. Dragons are the creatures of this world. From time to time they fly down to earth. Nowadays there are only a few places that serve this purpose. These places are the territories of the Lands of the Dragon"

Riga -  Jūrmala (2006)

Riga (2006) (5)

Riga (2006) (4)

Riga (2006) (3)

Riga (2006) (2)

Riga (2006) (1)

Brīvības piemineklis (Freedom Monument) and  Mazā Ģilde (Small Guild Hall)

photos by Jaime Silva

photos by Jaime Silva

The aqueduct has 58 full-back arches, at its highest point, on 16 ogival arches resting on pillars. Its maximum height is 30 meters. At the ends it presents vaulted houses, which have in the center, a large sink for the decanting of the water.

photos by Jaime Silva

photos by Jaime Silva

arch.: Frank Gehry, 1996.