As the capital of culture in Europe, Lisbon is a city with a large number of museums. On this page you can get acquainted with the complete list of the best museums in Lisbon which will help you decide which museum you want to visit according to your interests.
Carmo Convent - the beginning of the archeological museum is connected to the church in Carmo, from the 14th century. The founder of the church, which is located on a hill, is Nuno Alvarez. This religious building is considered the emblem of Lisbon, and Nuno Alvarez is buried in this church. During the following centuries, the church was rebuilt and beautified, so it became one of the most beautiful and most powerful buildings in this city. An earthquake occurred in the 18th century, which significantly damaged the building, and later, as a result of the same earthquake, the church was completely destroyed. A few years later, the reconstruction of the church began, planned to be done in the Gothic style.
National Tile Museum is one of the most important museums in Lisbon. Aside from its specific collection, the museum is also unique because of the building it is located in. It is located in the former convent of Madre de Deus (convent of the Mother of God). This monastery was founded by Queen D. Leonor in 1509. The museum has two cloisters, made in two styles, the Renaissance and Manueline, while the church is made in the Rococo style.
The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is a museum of modern art and a private collection of one man's art treasure which is located northeast of the Eduardo VII Meditation Park. Calouste Gulbenkian is a museum known as the main encyclopedic art museum in the capital of Portugal. Although often referred to as the Gulbenkian Museum, the full name of the museum is Calouste Gulbenkian.
Museum of Fado - If you are someone who loves art and music, be sure to visit the museum dedicated to traditional Portuguese music - Fado. Through the museum, in addition to getting acquainted with the origin and development of music called the soul of Portugal, you will find out who are the best singers and musicians of this type of music, which is popular around the world, and provides a unique feeling only in Portugal.
The house where the Portuguese Antonio Medeiros e Almeida lived is one of the most prominent residences in the Lisbon area. A few people put this place on their list to visit, because they have not heard of it, and it is one of the most beautiful houses with incredible works of art from the 17th century until the 20th century. The unique house-museum was founded in 1970, and is located in the residence of the founder "Antonio de Medeiros e Almeida".
