Archaeology Museum
Digging up the past
Located in the west wing of Jeronimos Monastry, the Archaeology Museum houses
Portugal's main archeological exhibits from sites all over the country.
It
includes Iron Age and Visigothic jewelry, Roman ornaments and mosaics, early
8th century Moorish artifacts, and a Greco-Roman and Egyptian section strong
on funerary art.
In the treasury is a rich collection of archaic goldwork
from excavation sites throughout Portugal featuring some magnificently
worked bracelets, Celtic earrings, and rings.
There are also regular temporary exhibitions with important artifacts from Portugal and around the world.
Jeronimos
Monastery - A World Heritage monument; Vasco da Gama's resting place.
Belem
Tower - The city's icon; a symbol of the Age of Discovery.
Discoveries
Monument - The world's explorers in stone.
Berardo Museum - World-class collection of modern art.
Coaches
Museum - The world's largest collection of magnificent royal coaches.
Maritime
Museum - The story of Portugal's pioneering role in world exploration at sea.
Belem Cultural
Center - Modern cultural center with regular exhibitions and events.
Tropical
Garden - Beautiful garden with rare plants from around the world.
Belem
Palace - The home of Portugal's President.
Memoria
Church - Elegant neoclassical church.
Ajuda
Palace - An extravagant royal palace.
Ajuda
Botanical Garden - Beautiful gardens overlooking the river.
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de Abril Bridge - Golden Gate's twin sister.
Docas - Attractive dock area with cosmopolitan
bars and restaurants.
