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The Roman Theater Museum
The remains of Lisbon's Roman past
On a street behind the cathedral leading up to the
Santa Luzia lookout is
a small free museum presenting the history and some finds from Lisbon's Roman
Theater, whose archaeological remains stand behind it. There is not much left but the museum recreates it beautifully.
The theater was
built in the first century BC by Emperor Augustus and expanded in 57 AD with a capacity for 5000 people.
It
was abandoned in the Middle Ages and disappeared underground until Lisbon's
post-earthquake reconstruction in the 18th century.
The museum features a
smattering of columns and other finds, including a sculpture of Silenus and
an inscription dedicating the theater to Nero.
A multilingual video and
touch screens also tell the story of Roman Lisbon.
This museum is free. You can also ride Lisbon's metro, buses, and trams for FREE with the Lisboa Card.
Where: Patio de Aljube, 5 Alfama
How: Walk up from Baixa or tram 28.
When: 10AM-1PM, 2PM-6PM (Closed Mondays)
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Saint
George's Castle - Overlooking the city from millennium-old walls.
The
Cathedral - The city's oldest building.
Miradouro Portas do Sol - Standing over Alfama.
Miradouro de
Santa Luzia - Views of the river and Alfama.
Santo
Antonio Church - Saint Anthony's birthplace.
Decorative
Arts Museum - A captivating decorative arts collection.
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