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National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon. Courtesy of Turismo de Lisboa

National Museum of Ancient Art

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The National Museum of Ancient Art in Santos houses Portugal's most prized art collection, including Portuguese sculptures and paintings from the 13th-19th centuries. Also on display are…

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National Tile Museum, Lisbon. Courtesy of Turismo de Lisboa

National Tile Museum

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Housed in a former convent in São João, the National Tile Museum is home to a vast collection of valuable azulejos, traditional Portuguese tiles. Gems include 15th-century Moorish tiles and…

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Carmo Convent, Lisbon. Photo by Seán Alexander McGrath, © Louise Pole-Baker

Carmo Convent

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Built in the 15th century, today the Carmo Convent ruins in the Chiado district stand as a poignant reminder of the 1755 earthquake. As well as contemplating the ruins, make time for its…

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Berardo Museum, Lisbon. Photo by Paulo Cintra and Laura Castro Caldas, © Berardo Museum

Berardo Museum

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Located in the Belém district, the Berardo Museum showcases modern and contemporary art from all over the world. Themed exhibitions are presented in rotation so expect anything from Surrealism…

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MuDe, Lisbon. © MuDe

MuDe

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In its temporary home in the Baixa, MuDe displays a selection of pieces from the Francisco Capelo collection, portraying the history of design and fashion since 1930. In 2010, MuDe moves to…

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Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Lisbon. © José Manuel Costa Alves, courtesy of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

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The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in São Sebastião boasts collections of Oriental and Classical Art from Egypt to the Far East, and European Art, including Renaissance works and René Lalique…

Museu de Marinha

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With much of Portugal's historical wealth and glory stemming from its seafaring accomplishments, it's little wonder that the nation's Museu de Marinha (Naval Museum) should house a valuable…