Workshop Venue

Pavilion of Knowledge - Ciência Viva
http://www.pavconhecimento.pt/home/?lang=2

The Pavillion of Knowledge - Ciência Viva is located in Parque das Nações, in the former grounds of Expo 98, in Lisbon. Its silhouette is easily recognizable, because of the huge outside volume of its main nave. Entrance is through ground floor.

The Pavilion of Knowledge – Ciência Viva is an interactive museum of science and technology. Open to the public since 25 July 1999, it is an integrated part of the network of Ciência Viva Centres, as well as the driving force and resource centre of the network. Its main objective is to stimulate scientific knowledge and to promote scientific and technological culture among all citizens. The exhibitions and activities proposed allow the visitor, through interactive exhibits, to explore many different themes in an active, relaxed and enjoyable way. Apart from the large thematic exhibitions, the Pavilion of Knowledge – Ciência Viva also promotes various scientific and educational initiatives.

How to arrive

Subway: Gare do Oriente
Train: Gare do Oriente
Bus: 5, 10, 18, 19, 21, 25, 25a, 28, 44, 50, 68, 81, 82, 85, 114, 208, 210

There is payed parking nearby.

Address

Pavillion of Knowledge – Ciência Viva
Parque das Nações, Alameda dos Oceanos, Lote 2.10.01, 1990-223 Lisboa
General Telephone: +351 21 891 71 00

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Where to Eat

Attractive facts about Lisbon and Portugal…

Lisbon is in the TOP 5 of the most beautiful cities in the world.

In 2013, Oporto was nominated by Lonely Planet’s as one of the Top 10 European Destinations.

In 2012, ABC News chose Lisbon as one of the best places to visit.

In 2012, Guimarães, the cradle city of Portugal, was the European Capital of Culture.  

In 2011, Fado - a typical Portuguese music genre - was classified by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of humanity (see Museu do Fado).

In 1998, Portugal organized Expo ’98 (1998 Lisbon World Exposition).

In 1994, Lisbon was the European Capital of Culture. 

Lisbon has two sites listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage: Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Torre de Belém.

Setubal’s Moscatel - a typical Portuguese liquor - was distinguished as the best in the world.

In 2010, “Monte da Vinha” cheese was ranked as 2nd Best Creamy Sheep’s Cheese in the Iberian Peninsula.

Lisbon has a typical cake - Pastel de Belém - which is appreciated by all.

Portugal has several top athletes - Nelson Évora (won a gold medal in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the triple jump), Naíde Gomes (world champion in long jumper in the World Indoor Athletics, Valência 2008), Cristiano Ronaldo (best player in the world, FIFA 2013), Telma Monteiro (is the number two on the world ranking list in 57Kg category and recently won a silver medal in Masters Almaty, January 2012); top personalities in sport - José Mourinho (best coach in the world, FIFA 2010); top musicians - Mariza (distinguished as “Best Artist of Europe”, by BCC Radio 3 in 2005 and 2006) and Carlos do Carmo (Grammy Award in 2014) .

Updated on 14/06/2016