I loved it. It was very educational. I even went to a Fado show at another place later on during…read morethe day.

I was not familiar with Fado music prior to visiting Lisbon and decided that some education on this…read moreunique form of artistry would be good. Entrance today was €9 and I was here for an hour. On three floors, the Museu do Fado does a fabulous job of explaining this music that dates back to the 1820s. Its comings, goings, censorship, freedom and current status. Lots of audio, a film hall with looped interviews of artists, many artifacts and lots of stories. I can't say that I left the museum as a lover of Fado but I do feel a bit more aware of how and why it is. [Review 16636 overall - 152 in Portugal - 147 of 2022.]

The Panteao Nacional or National Pantheon was built in the 16th century as the Santa Engracia…read morechurch, was remodeled hundreds of years later, and today still contains tombs of important Portuguese people. I visited this building with a tour guide and my husband. The admission fee was reasonable. The building has Baroque-style architecture, a marble interior, and a stunning dome that was built in the 1960s. The building also provides beautiful views of the surrounding Alfama neighborhood and Tagus River. I loved the Alfama neighborhood, and although I do not know the historical Portuguese people in the tombs, I think that the National Pantheon is worth a visit if you have a little time.

Good place to hide from the hot weather. Inside is quite cold. There are tombs of Portuguese famous…read morepeople. But some of them are just a decoration. For example Vasco de Gama buried in another monastery in Lisbon. Terrace view is just a good. Actually there are more better viewpoints from the Alfama district near by.

The Decorative Arts Museum houses the The Ricardo Espirito Santo Foundation collection and is…read moresituated in a 17th century Azurara Palace. This brilliant museum not only house a great museum of period pieces, but gives a picture of aristocratic life in the 18th and 19th centuries. There is also a school associated with the museum that teaches and fosters artisinal skills necessary to create, restore, and reproduce dying ancient art and techniques. The building was bought by Ricardo Espirito Santo,specifically to store his priceless collection of silver and Chinese porcelain, and several Flemish tapestries from the 16th and 18th centuries. My favorite room was perhaps the room of chairs, displayed as they evolved through time. I also enjoyed visiting he workshops where the artisans were busy wood carving, inlaying, metal-working, and bookbinding. This is well worth a visit.

this is also known as: museu de artes decoratives! amazing!!!…read more The Decorative Arts Museum houses the The Ricardo Espirito Santo Foundation collection and is situated in a 17th century Azurara Palace. This brilliant museum not only house a great museum of period pieces, but gives a picture of aristocratic life in the 18th and 19th centuries. There is also a school associated with the museum that teaches and fosters artisinal skills necessary to create, restore, and reproduce dying ancient art and techniques. The building was bought by Ricardo Espirito Santo specifically to store his priceless collection of silver and Chinese porcelain, and tapestries from the 16th and 18th centuries. My favorite room was perhaps the room of chairs, displayed as they evolved through time. I also enjoyed visiting the workshops where the artisans were busy wood carving, inlaying, metal-working, and bookbinding. The school gave us a class in embroidering rugs and tassel making- wow! This is well worth a visit.

amazing church and collection. make sure you pay to enter both treasury room and the back room…read more so worth the money! especially the flower like glass. this is definitely a must visit when coming to Lisboa

Found this place while walking around. The food was Delicious (especially the octopus) & the…read moreservice was fantastic! The music was a great touch as well. I Would definitely recommend stopping in if you're in the area.