Neighbourhood
Alfama
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon's oldest quarter, a maze of lanes, tiled houses, washing lines and fado bars.
Museum · Portugal · Lisbon
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
A serene museum of Egyptian, Islamic and European art in a garden setting.
Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Calouste Gulbenkian Museum matters
The Gulbenkian Museum houses the collection of an oil magnate who settled in Lisbon, with art from the ancient world to the Impressionists. The building and its garden are calm, and often quiet. It's an excellent half-day.
Talking points
- It holds a wide-ranging private collection.
- The garden is a pleasant place to stroll.
- Quiet compared with big-name sights.
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