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Culturgest

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:58:17 +0000

One of Lisbon’s largest and most well-respected galleries and performance spaces. It has a café, educational programs for children, conferences, an outdoor amphitheater.

Lisbon doesn’t have a centralized gallery or museum neighborhood, which means exploring the art requires you to trek around a bit, but Culturgest is easy to get to and well worth a visit.

Cinemateca Portuguesa

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:57:24 +0000

There is no lack of diversity in the films shown, and with several screenings every day, there is always an appealing option. In addition to the phenomenal film screenings, the Cinemateca also offers a café, a bookstore, a library/reading room, a museum, and activities for children.

Mãe D’Água Amoreiras Reservoir

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:57:12 +0000

This reservoir, called “Mãe D’Água”, translated “Mother of the Water”, is a jewel unknown to tourists. It’s the old city reservoir, not in use anymore. Nowadays it’s open for visitors and for special occasions, such as private parties or an art exhibitions.

Museu do Oriente

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:56:16 +0000

Museu de Oriente has opened its doors in 2008. It hosts a permanent collection on the Portuguese presence in the Orient and various temporary museum.

The building itself is worth looking at. Pleasant way to spend a few hours.

Fábrica Braço de Prata

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:54:24 +0000

4 exposition rooms, 2 bookstores, 3 shops, a bar, a restaurant and a terrace. It’s a bit out of the way, located near the docks, between Santa Apolónia and Expo.

Due to the variety of rooms and bars, there is always something interesting going on.

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Tile Museum

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:50:26 +0000

Five centuries of decorative ceramic tiles or azulejos, tracing the history and production of the art form. It is housed in the monastic buildings of the Madre de Deus Convent, which after renovation following the Great Earthquake had its interior turned into one of the most magnificent in the city.

The highlight of the museum is a blue and white composition of 1300 tiles, 23m (75ft) in length, of Lisbon’s cityscape made in 1738, prior to the Great Earthquake, and reputedly the country’s longest tile piece.

The Modern Art Center

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:20:52 +0000

A white building by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation headquarters and Calouste Gulbenkian Museum houses contemporary and modern Portuguese art as well as an important collection of 20th century British art. Officially named Centro de Arte Moderna Jose de Azeredo Perdigão, it displays works by Amadeo Souza Cardoso, Almada Negreiros, and Paula Rego, Portugal’s best known contemporary artist. There are also works by British artists such as David Hockney, Anthony Gormley, and Bill Woodrow, and a Henry Moore sculpture in the garden.

Centro Cívico do Estreito de Câmara de Lobos

b__ — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:44:13 +0000

Built on a hilly outcrop in the centre of the town, this is an interesting example of contemporary Portuguese architecture. The glass facades are protected from the sun by spaced timber cladding, a theme which is continued in the surrounding urban design. Its geological positioning provides panoramic views of the surrounding towns, hills and ocean.

MACFunchal

b__ — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:44:08 +0000

The Museu de arte contemporânea de Funchal is located in the historic São Tiago Fort, at the edge of the historic centre. Although the exhibition spaces themselves are small, the MACFunchal is worth a the trip to explore the architecture of the fort- cavernous stone passageways, watch-towers and a rooftop terrace overlooking the sea and Funchal. The vibrant yellow walls of the fort also make for great photos!

Quinta das Cruzes

chloe — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:15:53 +0000

O Museu Quinta das Cruzes é constituído maioritariamente por colecções de Artes Decorativas, com datações que se situam entre os séculos XVI e XIX, de diversas proveniências.
O espólio integra variados núcleos, com particular destaque para as colecções de Mobiliário, Ourivesaria, Pintura e Escultura.