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.

Alcântara Art / Culture Lisbon

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.

Art / Culture Lisbon Santa Apolónia

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 [...]

Art / Culture Graça & Castelo Lisbon

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 [...]

Art / Culture Lisbon São Sebastião

Beautifull litlle bar at Rua Bica, one of the trendiest spots in Lisbon nightlife.

Bairro Alto Eat / Drink Lisbon

The aqueduct was built between 1732 and 1748 and spans 36 miles, bridging the Alcantara valley via a series of 35 arches. At the time of construction, the arches were the world’s tallest, and they remain a formidable sight to this day, having survived the massive 1755 earthquake.

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Construction began in 1802 but was halted upon the arrival of Napoleon’s troops in 1807. The next 50 years saw further sporadic work, yet the palace was never fully realized. It was, however, the royal residence during the 18th and 19th centuries and now houses a museum and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Stroll [...]

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