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Europe's Leading Destination City Break for two consecutive years (2009/2010), makes a typical Lisbon, "city of seven hills" in a memorable destination of charm and modernity.
Homogenous place of thousand pleasures, Lisbon is a city muse, intriguing and contrasting that preserved the soul where the old blends with the modern.
A place to explore at leisure by each sidewalk that goes on.

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Museums & Galleries

MUDE - MUSEUM OF DESIGN AND FASHION
In an international context, MUDE holds a unique spot as a museum, joining both fashion and design under one roof.
Based on the Francisco Capelo collection, acquired by CML, the museum brings together many of the most emblematic objects created from the mid-1930s to the present. Furniture and small utilitarian objects reflect the major design movements and trends of the twentieth century. The collection includes 1000 objects and 1200 examples of haute couture, and is still growing. You´ll also find garments, footwear and accessories, mainly from high fashion, weaving the history of fashion during the same period.
Rua Augusta, 24
Phone + 351 21 888 6117
www.mude.pt
Tue to Sun 10:00/20:00
Fri & Sat 10:00/22:00

CARMO CONVENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM AND RUINS
This museum was founded in 1857 at the ruins of the Carmelite convent, Convento do Carmo. It houses a rich archaeological exhibition, including Prehistoric, Roman, Medieval and Visigoth vestiges, featuring sculpted pieces, as well as epigraphic and numismatic material.
Largo do Carmo
Phone +351 21 347 8629
Mon to Sat 10:00/18:00

SÃO ROQUE MUSEUM
This Museum is housed within the former “Professed House of the Jesuits” in Lisbon, adjacent to San Roque Church. It opened in 1905 as the Museum for the treasury of the Chapel of Saint John the Baptist, in commemoration of the important collection of 18th c. Italian art, which has been the subject of several interventions throughout the 20th c., accompanying changes in the fields of museology and museography.
Largo Trindade Coelho
Phone +351 21 323 5444/9
www.museu-saoroque.com
Tue to Sun 10:00/18:00
Thursday 14:00/21:00

CHIADO MUSEUM (MNAC)
Portuguese Contemporary Art Museum
In Lisbon´s historic downtown, the Chiado Museum, founded in 1911, underwent major reconstruction in 1994.
The collection of Portuguese art housed here, composed of pieces ranging from 1850 to the present day, is the most important exhibition of contemporary art in Portugal.
The Chiado Museum brings together a considerable collection representing the Romantic, Naturalist and Modernist periods, as well as a vast array of paintings, sculptures and Portuguese drawings from the 19th c. to present. Indoor garden with open-air café.
Rua Serpa Pinto, 4
Phone +351 21 343 2148
www.museudochiado-ipmuseus.pt
Tue to Sun 10:00/18:00

DOLL-HOSPITAL MUSEUM
This museum boasts a collection of 500 antique dolls, dating from the early 18th c. to present.
They are presented in different rooms, in chronological order, and with furniture and decor of the era which they represent.
Praça da Figueira, 7
Phone +351 21 342 8574 Tue to Thu 11:00/12:00 & 15:00/17:00

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUCLEUS
This small private museum is owned by Millennium BCP Bank and reveals the archaeological wealth that exists underneath the downtown Pombaline area of Lisbon. It exhibits vestiges from different eras, but principally Roman.
Another interesting feature at the NARC is the exposed cage structure, which is an architectural system/support invented by engineers of the 18th c. to resist earthquakes, similar to the 1755 quake, which destroyed the city.
Visits by appointment only, during the specified schedule, for groups of up to 15 people.
R. Correeiros, 9
Phone +351 21 321 1700
Thurs 15:00/17:00
Sat 10:00/13:00 & 15:00/17:00

TOWN HALL (CML)
Praça do Município
Phone + 351 21 322 7000
Sunday 11:00

PALACE OF INDEPENDENCE
This is one of the most representative examples of 17th c. architecture in Portugal. Though visibly from centuries past, we can take a step even further back in time to the 14th c., from which exists a parchment documenting the sale of the house, when it changed hands to a family member, establishing it as the family´s main house or "Manor" house.
Set on land sloping up to the east and up against the Fernandina Wall to the north, it is inserted right in Lisbon´s historic downtown, northwest of Rossio Square, in Largo de São Domingos, at the entrance to the Portas de Santo Antão.
Largo de São Domingos, 11
Phone +351 21 324 1470
Mon to Fri 9:00/19:00

ALECRIM 50
The Alecrim (Rosemary) 50 Gallery bets on emerging artists and projects of quality and innovation, thus developing a program of contemporary art in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and installation.
Rua do Alecrim, 50
Phone +351 21 346 5258
Mon to Fri 11:00 - 19:00
Sat 11:00 - 13:30 & 16:00 - 19:00

ALLARTS GALLERY - International Gallery of Naïve and Figurative Art
This gallery was created with the aim of encouraging and promoting the knowledge of Naïve and Figurative Art in Portugal. It intends to demonstrate that genuine and spontaneous creation, within this art form, has its own characteristics and qualifying attributes, stemming from the individual observation of the natural world around us, which may constitute an important cultural asset for the countries and communities involved.
Rua da Misericórdia, 30
Phone +351 21 795 1034
www.allartsgallery.com

FABRICA FEATURES
Although in existence for eight years now, it is likely that there are still many people who have never entered this store. That´s to be expected. It is "hidden" on the top floor of the Benetton Building, high up in the Chiado area. However, it's never too late to get to know new places and this space has just been renovated. So, it's time to visit “Factory” Features.
Rua Garrett, 83 - 4† (Benetton Megastore)
Phone +351 21 325 6765
Mon to Sat 10:00 - 20:00

FUNDAÇÃO SOUSA PEDRO
The PEDRO SOUSA Foundation, was created solely for social benefit, investing in cultural, scientific and charitable endeavors.
Its priorities are to promote and implement initiatives involving culture, education, business, healthcare, philanthropy and art.
Rua Serpa Pinto, 10
Phone +351 21 347 6157
Mon to Fri 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:30 - 19:00

GALERIA 3 + 1
Contemporary Art Gallery 3 +1 presents group shows consisting of work from young international and national artist, who are not represented in Portuguese galleries.
Rua António Maria Cardoso, 31
Phone +351 21 017 0765 www.3m1arte.com
Tue to Sat 12:30 - 20:00

ABRAÃO GALLERY
Rua Poço do Borratém, 39
Phone +351 21 888 4310
Mon to Fri 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 19:00

CHIADO 8 GALLERY
Chiado8 Contemporary Art Gallery opened in January 2002 and is a project of the World Fidelity Insurance Company, which decided to participate in the rehabilitation initiatives of the Chiado area. It has utilized one of its central buildings to create a space for promoting contemporary art. The programming has been the responsibility of Culturgest since March 2006.
Ed. Fidelidade-Mundial, Largo do Chiado, 8
Phone +351 21 323 7335
Mon to Fri 12:00 - 20:00

GALVEIAS ART GALLERY
Over 39 years of uninterrupted activity, the San Francisco Gallery and, most recently, the Galveias Gallery have maintained a highly regarded level of art exhibition, whether by disseminating new values of Portuguese Art or exhibiting the great masters of national and international painting and sculpture.
Rua da Misericórdia, 83
Phone +351 21 342 2232
www.galeriagalveias.com
seg a sab: 10h30 - 13h30 & 15h00 - 19h00

SÃO FRANCISCO GALLERY
Over 39 years of uninterrupted activity, the San Francisco Gallery and, most recently, the Galveias Gallery have maintained a highly regarded level of art exhibition, whether by disseminating new values of Portuguese Art or exhibiting the great masters of national and international painting and sculpture.
Rua Ivens, 40
Phone +351 21 346 3460
www.galeriasaofrancisco.com
Mon to Sat 10:30 - 13:30 & 15:00 - 19:00

FÁBULAS GALLERY
By combining a restaurant, wine bar, art gallery and cyber café, this gallery is considered unique, while the stone arches of this space give it a special feel. Open since September of 2008, the gallery holds a new exhibition every other month. In the months without an exhibition, various activities take place, including concerts and movie series. The exhibitions are organized by the cultural magazine "Umbigo".
Calçada Nova de São Francisco, 14
Phone +351 21 347 6323
Mon to Wed 10:00 - 24:00
Thurs to Sat 10:00 - 1:00

JOÃO ESTEVES DE OLIVEIRA GALLERY
This gallery opened its doors in October 2002, with the objective to promote and broker contemporary works on paper. The gallery is named after its director, Joáo Esteves Oliveira, and features well-known artists such as Julio Pomar and Pedro Cabrita Reis.
Rua Ivens, 38
Phone 21 325 9940
Mon 15:00 - 19:30
Tue to Fri 11:00 - 19:30
Sat 11:00 - 13:30 & 15:00 - 19:30

QUADRADO AZUL GALLERY
It is the third gallery from Porto to open a space in Lisbon within the last year. Along with the Fernando Santos Gallery and the Graça Brandão Gallery, the renowned Quadrado Azul Gallery has installed itself in the historic district, on a bright ground-floor-level store in the Largo Stephens, on Rua das Flores, near Cais do Sodre.
Largo Stephens, 4
Phone +351 21 347 6280
www.quadradoazul.pt
Tue to Sat 13:00 - 20:00

PERFORMANCE HALLS

FADO IN CHIADO
From Monday to Saturday, always at 7 o'clock pm., young Portuguese musicians sing traditional fado at Cine Theatro Gymnásio, in Chiado, Lisbon.
Cine Theatro Gymnasio
Rua da Misericórdia, 14-2†
Phone +351 21 343 0184 / 96 171 7778

TEATRO DA TRINDADE
As a classical theater, or Italian, with an intricate and imposing facade, the Teatro da Trindade, located in downtown Lisbon, is an architectural reference dating from the 19th c.
Largo da Trindade, 7 A
Phone +351 21 342 0000 / 5938
Teatro da Trindade Website

TEATRO-ESTÚDIO MÁRIO VIEGAS
Lg. Picadeiro … Phone +351 21 325 7652
www.companhiateatraldochiado.pt

TEATRO MUNICIPAL SÃO LUIZ
Lisbons´s Municipal Theatre, São Luiz, is considered one of the most important performance halls in the city.
Rua António Maria Cardoso, 38
Phone +351 21 325 7640 / 50
www.teatrosaoluiz.egeac.pt

TEATRO NACIONAL D. MARIA II
Following the revolution of 1836, Passos Manuel gave Almeida Garrett the responsibility of developing Portuguese theatre in global terms, instructing him to submit a plan for the foundation and organization of a national theater... Therefore, the birth of this theater, D. Maria II, in 1846.
Rossio - Praça D. Pedro IV
Phone +351 21 325 0800 / 27 / 35
www.teatro-dmaria.pt

TEATRO NACIONAL DE SÃO CARLOS
This theatre was inaugurated in 1793 by Queen Maria I to replace the Tejo Opera Theatre, which was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake. Located in the historic center of Lisbon, it is one of the major concert halls of the capital. It is the privileged setting for opera, but also boasts flamenco tradition.
Largo de São Carlos, 17/21
Phone +351 21 325 3000
www.saocarlos.pt

ACTIVITIES

BACALHOEIRO
Rua dos Bacalhoeiros, 125
Phone +351 21 886 4891
www.bacalhoeiro.blog.com

CNC - National Cultural Center
Rua António Maria Cardoso, 68
Phone +351 21 346 6722
www.cnc.pt

FEIRA DOS ALFARRABISTAS (used book fair)
Rua Anchieta
Tel. 21 342 8562
sab: 10h00 - 18h00

NEXTART
Rua da Vitória, 73 - 2†
Phone +351 21 342 1215 / 93 542 1215
www.next-art.net

OGIVAL ROOM - VINIPORTUGAL
Praça do Comércio
Phone +351 21 342 0690
www.viniportugal.pt

LISBON WALKER
Praça do Comércio Phone +351 21 886 1840
www.lisbonwalker.com

CHURCHES

BASÍLICA DOS MÁRTIRES
Rua Garrett

CAPELA DE NOSSA SENHORA DO MONTE DO CARMO
Largo do Carmo, 25

ERMIDA N. SENHORA DA OLIVEIRA
Rua de São Julião, 140

IGREJA DA ENCARNAÇÃO
Largo do Chiado

IGREJA DAS CHAGAS
Rua das Chagas

IGREJA DE SANTA MADALENA
Largo da Madalena, 1

IGREJA DE SÃO CRISTOVÃO
Rua de São Cristovão

IGREJA DE SÃO DOMINGOS
Largo de São Domingos

IGREJA DE SÃO NICOLAU
Rua da Vitória

IGREJA DE SÃO PAULO
Rua de São Paulo

IGREJA DE SÃO ROQUE
Largo Trindade Coelho

IGREJA DO CORPO SANTO
Largo do Corpo Santo

IGREJA DO LORETO
Largo do Chiado

IGREJA DO SACRAMENTO
Calçada do Sacramento, 11

IGREJA N. SRA. DA CONCEIÇÃO
Rua da Alfândega, 112-114

IGREJA N. SENHORA DA VITÓRIA
Rua da Vitória, 100