The City Museum
Lisbon's story
The compelling City Museum tells the story of Lisbon's long history through
prehistoric, Roman, Visigothic, Moorish, and medieval remains. It is
located in the 18th century Pimenta Palace, built as a gift for King João
V's mistress. Highlights include an enormous model of pre-earthquake
Lisbon, maps and prints from before and after the quake (including a
17th-century painting showing
Comercio Square before it was remodeled), and
tile panels of city scenes. Also interesting are engravings of the
Inquisition and of Catherine of Bragança departing Lisbon to marry England's
Charles II.
There is also a lovely courtyard with peacocks wandering around.
Where: Campo Grande, 245 Uptown
How: Metro - Campo Grande Station
When: 10AM-6PM (Closed Mondays)
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Calouste
Gulbenkian Museum - Treasures from the East and the West.
Anastácio
Gonçalves Museum - A phenomenal personal decorative arts collection.
Medeiros
e Almeida Museum - Outstanding private collection of fine arts.
Campo
Pequeno - A monumental Moorish-style bullring.
