The Ivens
Santa Maria Maior, Lisbon
“Maximalist explorer townhouse”
Vibe
Lázaro Rosa-Violán's maximalist public spaces channel 19th-century expeditions with lush velvet seating, checkerboard marble floors, and playful safari memorabilia.
“Maximalist explorer townhouse”
Lázaro Rosa-Violán's maximalist public spaces with expedition motifs alongside Cristina Matos's calm, botanical-toned guestrooms.
A high-energy circular marble gastrobar and leafy open-air terrazza drawing steady evening cocktail crowds.
A preserved nineteenth-century facade honoring Portuguese explorers, formerly housing national radio broadcasting studios.
In Chiado at Rua Capelo and Rua Ivens, steps from bustling theaters, boutiques, and Bairro Alto.
Rooms
Cristina Matos crafted tranquil sanctuaries in soft botanical greens and whites, framing terracotta rooftops or glimpses of the Tagus River.
Backstory
Standing at the intersection of Rua Capelo and Rua Ivens, the former radio broadcast headquarters honors two famed Portuguese African explorers.
Eat & drink
At Rocco, sip cocktails around the glowing circular marble gastrobar or share fresh oysters beneath the leafy terrazza's vintage fountain.
The neighborhood
Chiado's historic theaters and stylish boutiques hum right outside, with the spirited nightlife of Bairro Alto just uphill.
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