A wonderful museum of the history of tiles in Portugal. Without a guide it would have been…read moreimpossible to fully appreciate the experience. Our guide was excellent. The only thing that would have improved this experience would be expansion of the ladies restrooms. At least 30 women waited in line while men came and went easily.

Five stars for the amazing classic art I was able to enjoy here today. With COVID going on, masks…read moreare required for the entire visit and I believe that there are capacity limitations. Since I was here in mid-January and the weather was a little drizzly, the crowds were non-existent. Bonus for that! Exhibits are organized by style with rooms that include surrealism, pop-art, conceptual art and minimalist. I was able to enjoy my favorite Piet Mondrian but also a Calder mobile sculpture, Picasso, Modigliani, Pollock, Lichtenstein and more. Two hours for this slice of art that definitely hits me directly. Captions on the artworks in Portuguese and English. The museum has restrooms throughout and a free wifi. And don't miss the sculpture garden (which is free to access). [Review 16617 overall - 133 in Portugal - 127 of 2022.]

Beautiful piece of Portuguese history to check out!…read more Such a beautiful monastery to check out. You can buy tickets there at the kiosk, online, or through a tour group to skip the line. They have timed entrances and let in at least 800 ppl per time slot. There is a bathroom in upper level and the bottom near the exit. There is a free chapel to check out to the right of the entrance to the monastery. Not a place to miss!

One of the great landmarks of Lisbon and there's a reason why there are along longs congregating…read morefrom early in the day. The monastery is an ornate architectural marvel with incredible artworks and a beautiful courtyard that is an incredible testament the building prowess of that time. There are plenty of sights to see within and again the courtyard was the real highlight. There is a majestic sense of history that really surrounds you as you walk through the hallways and grand rooms that adorn this very large building. It is recommended to arrive early as I mentioned, the lines will get very long. The other aspect to be aware of is that people will harass you outside to buy things, it wasn't clear if they were gypsies or locals but it got a little annoying when a bunch of them swarm you and you really have to be on the lookout for your belongings. This place is also within walking distance of various other notable sights near the river so it's a great place to make as the centerpiece of your Lisbon walking tour.

The Maritime Museum showcases the history and contributions of Portuguese navigators…read more My husband and I toured this museum for 8 euros each. In about one hour, we saw dozens of model and life-sized ships, canons, statues, paintings, coins, informational plaques, the king's and queen's cabins, a gift shop, and more. I felt most interested in the life-sized ships. Overall, I think that this museum is worth a visit if you are already in the area.

We were fortunate to come here as a Gate 1 tour. With tours you can skip the lines, so I like that…read moreabout them, but of course you are on everyone else's schedule. I was torn between admiration of a culture playing to it's strengths (being surrounded by water has it's perks), and Derek L's view of colonialism. There was exactly 1 acknowledgement of how the country benefitted from slavery. It's a slippery slope of acknowledging how one acquired wealth but also realizing it occurred at a major violation of human rights. The room of boats was awesome, esp being able to view it from above on a balcony. The gift shop had some nice holiday themed items.

This is definitely one of the main attractions by the river alongside the nearby Belem Tower. The…read moremonument is actually gigantic and totally dwarfs all those around it. The entire site is pretty impressive and majestic. Tons of picture taking opportunities. It does get kind of crowded here at time, especially if you're waiting in line to go inside the monument itself. But it is a lovely area to spend about 30 minutes or so to take some cool pictures and selfies. It's not far from other major attractions in the area so it's definitely a place to hit up.

This monument sites right alongside the river and is huge. It's extremely ornate and worth seeing…read more I only had time to see the outside, but next time I visit I want to venture inside to see more.

Came in on the recommendation of somebody I met, and boy am I glad I did! This place is…read morefascinating! Interpretation is in several languages. Given how important this type of mode of transportation was earlier, it was just fascinating to see all this in one place. And the coaches of the royalty... So beautiful!

A wonderful chance to see magnificent coaches from over the centuries. Advance ticket sales, skip…read morethe line, are available online. We did not encounter long lines, but it certainly made entry very easy. Purchase of the audio tour was a good addition as it's used through a free phone app and your own headset. A wonderful representation of evolution of coaches, and certainly one of the larger collections in the world. We found this stop wonderful and pleasantly not crowded. You can complete the tour in two hours or less. Convenient facilities, including snacks and of course a souvenir shop are available. A highly recommended stop along the hop on hop off bus line that takes you around key locations in Lisbon.

The best part of this experience was walking alongside the water as a cool breeze was blowing and…read moretaking in the beautiful architecture of the building and gazing at the bridge and surrounding landmarks. Once inside I was bewildered by the scarcity of the "Art". And it somehow got much worse when I visited the galleries. I'm baffled that there is any cost to this attraction let alone 15 Euros and the cafe was no better. Wish I had read the reviews first. Definitely left completely bummed out. However the persons working the front desk were super kind and helpful and for that, they deserve all the stars.

Five stars for the beautiful exterior and delightful patio overlooking river Tejo. Nice place to…read moreenjoy views of the 25 of April Bridge. There is also a nice fluorescent installation right on the river and when we visited recently there was some performance art happening outside. All this is free and open to the public. There are also often vendors selling ice cream etc. To see inside, you pay 15€ per person for non- residents of Portugal, which is ridiculous for what it is, IMO. This museum is interesting from a technology/ architecture perspective and anyone who likes steampunk or industrial art would appreciate it. The exhibit on climate change and the exhibits of the history of the former steam power station and its workings were interesting. However what they are displaying as "art" is beyond subpar in my view. I am a fan of contemporary art also visited the museum of contemporary art which has infinitely superior art. The "art" here was very amateurish at best and disgusting at worst. One exhibit featured gross depictions of overweight old women and traumatic scenes of childbirth. IMO this museum would do better just focusing on science, technology and architecture and just get rid of the so called art. The person who commented below about inappropriate themes is also correct in that we saw depictions of pedophilia in the "art" section of the museum, which was rather disturbing, especially as there were families with small children touring. If you don't mind paying 15€ for the science and architecture aspect of this place it's okay. Skip the "art".

UNESCO World Heritage site…read more The tower was completed in 1519. It served as a fortress and a ceremonial gateway for explorers, customs point, a lighthouse, and a political prison. Unfortunately, it was being renovated when we were there.

This is one of many monuments on the riverside that pays homage to Portugal's history and their…read moreexplorers as well. It's a nice area and the tower was majestic though sadly we were part of the many who visited recently during renovations so the scaffolding covered most of the structure as my photo indicates. However, the area was pleasant with plenty of tourists and a little marketplace nearby that you can buy some modestly priced but mediocre quality souvenirs. I was told by our local tour guide to be careful with our belongings here as there were reports of pickpockets I was was somewhat neurotic when I was walking around but I didn't see anything during my visit - but just flagging here as an FYI.

Do not waste your money to go here and just stick with the monistary (granted its only €2…read moredifference to do both). Its a very small museum and they have ridiculous rules. I wasn't allowed to bring in my purse (like a normal sized one, not a backpack) because there was a collection with a lot of gold. I figured it meant like there was a place with easily accessible gold. No, all of it was behind glass and truly not very impressive. They also make you go through a metal detector to visit the gold (which makes zero sense). You also go through the detector leaving the section (which makes sense) BUT they didnt even do anything if it alerted on someone leaving!!!! So there was NO reason to hold people up (I had to wait like 10 mins to get in to the collection). The rest of the museum was a run of the mill archeology museum.

The president of Portugal lives in Belem. The beautiful palace sits on top of the hill looking…read moredown at the Atlantic. There were two guards standing in front and we were told that it's not opened to the public. There is a museum but it is closed on Mondays.