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Casa-Museu da Fundacao Medeiros de Almeida Collections of European paintings, furniture, tapestries, jewellery, glassware, watches and china. Rua Rosa Araujo 41, 1250-194 Lisbon.
Cathedral Se The Lisbon cathedral dates back to the 12th century. Originally built in Romanic style it was restored in Gothic and Baroque style in the 14th and 17th centuries. Situated in the Alfama district at Lg. da Se, Lisbon.
Discoveries Monument Riverside monument built in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator, promotor of the Discoveries. Views of Lisbon and the Tagus from the top. Open 10:00-18:00. Avenida da Brasilia, Lisbon.
Fundacao Arpad Szenes - Vieira da Silva Museum featuring a selection of works by the artists Arpad Szenes and Vieira da Silva. There are also regular temporary modern art exhibitions. Situated at Praca das Amoreiras 56/58, 1250-020 Lisbon.
Jardim Botanico Botanical gardens set in four hectares of land. The complex includes two museums: the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum. Seasonal opening hours. At rua Escola Politecnica 58,
1250-102 Lisbon.
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos 16th century monastery built in the Portuguese style of architecture known as Manueline. Open every day except Mondays from 10:00-18:30 (17:00 in the winter) at Praca do Imperio, Belem, Lisbon.
Museu Antoniano The St Anthony Museum has a collection of iconography, books, clothes and religious objects on display. At Largo de Santo Antonio 24, 1100 Lisbon. Opening hours 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00 closed Mondays and public holidays.
Museu Arqueologico do Carmo Housed in the ruins of the Convento do Carmo this museum contains a collection of pieces displaying the city's history from prehistorical times to the present day. Closed Sundays and public holidays. Monasteiro do Carmo, Largo do Carmo, 1200-092 Lisbon.
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian Permanent exhibition gallery dedicated to European art, particularly 18th century French art and works of Rene Lalique, and oriental and classical art. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-17:45 at Avenida de Berna 45A, 1067-001 Lisbon.
Museu da Agua da Epal Museum presenting the history of water and its use in Lisbon. Exhibits include documents, photographs and steam-driven machinery. Open from 10:00-18:00 except Sundays and public holidays at Rua Alviela 12, 1100 Lisbon.
Museu da Ciencia Science museum with planetarium, astronomic observatory and a library specialized in science history. At Rua da Escola Politecnica 56, 1250-102 Lisbon.
Museu de Arte Moderna Coleccao Berardo Modern art museum featuring the Berardo collection. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-18:00. At Avenida Heliodoro Salgado, 2710-575 Sintra.
Museu de Marinha Naval museum with a collection of over 16,000 items including naval artillery and nautical instruments showing important events in the history of the Portuguese Navy. Open 10:00-18:00 except Mondays and holidays at Praco do Imperio, 1400 Lisbon.
Museu do Brinquedo Toy museum featuring the collections of Joao Arbues Moreira. Multimedia room, thematic videos and regular temporary exhibitions. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-18:00 at Rua Visconde Monserrate, 2710-591 Sintra.
Museu do Centro Cientifico e Cultural de Macau Macau Scientific and Cultural Center Museum, presenting a wide collection of Chinese art: bronze, paintings and porcelain. At Rua da Junqueira 30, 1300-343 Lisbon.
Museu do Chiado National museum of contemporary art. Collections of sculptures, paintings and drawings by Portuguese artists from the 19th century onwards. Also a room dedicated to the sculptors Rodin and Bourdelle. Closed Mondays. Rua Serpa Pinto 4-6, 1200-444 Lisbon.
Museu do Teatro national theatre museum with a wide selection of cpstumes, accessories and photographs relating the history of theatre in Portugal. Open Tuesday to Friday from 14:00-18:00 at Estrado do Lumiar 10-12, Lisbon.
Museu dos Condes Castro Guimaraes Museum situated in a 19th century residence featuring Portuguese and Indo Portuguese furniture and azulejos (tiles). Also a selection of bronzes, pottery, carpets and Chinese vases. At Avenida Rei Humberto II de Italia, 2750 Cascais.
Museu Dr Anastasio Goncalves Museum in the Casa Mulhoa with exhibitions of 19th and 20th century Portuguese paintings, Chinese porcelain and Chinese and Portuguese furniture. At Av. 5 de Outubro 6/8, 1050-055 Lisbon.
Museu Etnologico da Sociedade de Geografia de Lisboa Museum with a collection of African art. Also a number of artefacts from former Portuguese colonies in Africa and Asia. Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00-13:00 and 15:00-18:00. At Rua das Portas de Santo Antao 100, Lisbon.
Museu Nacional do Azulejo Museum housing a 15th to 20th century collection of Portuguese tiles and also tiles from Spain and Holland. Closed Mondays and Tuesday mornings. At Rua de Madre Deus 4, 1900-312 Lisbon.
Oceanario de Lisboa Giant public aquarium dedicated to the oceans and their conservation. Open every day from 10:00-18:00, 20:00 in the summer. At Esplanada Dom Carlos 1, Doca dos Olivais, 1990-005 Lisbon.
Palace and Estate of the Marquises of Pombal 18th century palace whose main points of interest are the tiles and the eleborate stucco work in the chapel and outbuildings. Situated at Largo Marques de Pombal, Quinta de Baixo e de Cima, 2784-541 Oeiras.
Palacio da Regaleira Palace and gardens built at the beginning of the 20th century. The gardens are full of tunnels, secret passages and sculptures. Guided tours are possible by appointment. Situated in the town of Sintra.
Pena Palace and Park The National Palace of Pena is a Portuguese National Monument set in a park in the Sintra hills. Footpaths through the park allow visitors to discover tree species from around the world. Parque de Monserrate, Estrada de Monserrate
2710-405 Sintra.
Torre de Belem Designed by Francisco Arruda, the tower of Belem was built to defend the estuary of the River Tagus. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At Avenida Brasilia 1400-598 Lisbon.
