Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira
The Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira, located in the Benfica district of Lisbon, is one of the architectural jewels of the 17th century, built as a hunting lodge for João de Mascarenhas, the first Marquis of Fronteira. This palace was built in 1671, and has since remained a private residence of the Mascarenhas family, […]
Monument of Discoveries
The Padrão dos Descobrimentos, also known as the Monument to the Discoveries, is an imposing structure located on the banks of the Tagus River in the Belém district of Lisbon. This monument, standing at 56 meters tall, celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discoveries, a period between the 15th and 16th centuries, during which Portuguese navigators […]
Belém Palace
The Palácio de Belém, located on the banks of the Tagus River in Lisbon, is a place of great historical and cultural importance. Originally built in 1559 by D. Manuel de Portugal, the palace was conceived as a retreat with riverside gardens, reflecting the elegance and tranquility of that time. In the 18th century, King […]
Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum
The Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum in Lisbon is dedicated to the life and works of one of the most versatile and influential artists of 19th century Portugal. Located in Campo Grande, the museum is housed in a villa from the early 20th century, once the residence of the poet and friend of Bordalo, Cruz Magalhães. […]
Carriage Museum
The National Coach Museum, located in Lisbon, is one of the most important museum institutions in Portugal and one of the most significant carriage collections in the world. Founded in 1905 by Queen Amelia of Orléans and Braganza, wife of King Carlos I, the museum aims to preserve and enhance a unique heritage that testifies […]
National Museum of Sport
The National Sports Museum of Lisbon, located in the magnificent Palácio Foz in Praça dos Restauradores, is an institution dedicated to celebrating and documenting the history of sports in Portugal. Inaugurated in 2012 to commemorate the centenary of Portugal’s participation in the Olympic Games, the museum offers a rich collection of objects, memorabilia, and documents […]
National Museum of Theater and Dance
The National Museum of Theater and Dance, located in Lisbon, is an institution of great relevance for the history of performing arts in Portugal. Inaugurated in 1985 and officially renamed with its current name in 2015, the museum is located in the magnificent Palácio do Monteiro-Mor, an 18th-century building in the Lumiar district. This museum […]
Costume and Fashion Museum
The National Museum of Costume and Fashion, located in Lisbon, is a fascinating journey through the history of fashion and costume, offering an in-depth look at the evolution of clothing from the 18th century to the present day. Housed in the charming Palácio Angeja-Palmela, an 18th-century building surrounded by the greenery of the Parque Botânico […]
National Tile Museum
The National Tile Museum of Lisbon is one of the most fascinating museums in Portugal, entirely dedicated to the art of azulejos, the typical glazed tiles that adorn buildings and monuments throughout the country. Founded in 1965 and located in the ancient Convent of Madre de Deus, a historic building from the 16th century, the […]
Chiado Museum
The National Museum of Contemporary Art – Chiado Museum, located in the heart of Lisbon, is one of the most important cultural institutions in Portugal. Founded in 1911, the museum is housed in the former Convent of São Francisco da Cidade, a medieval building that was severely damaged by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. This historical […]
