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Lisbon, Portugal

Church of Santa Engrácia

Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
Lisbon, Portugal

Museu da Marioneta (Museum of Puppetry)

This museum contains a vast array of puppets and marionettes from all over the world, featuring incredible works by Portuguese creators.
karendhardman Added by karendhardman
Lisbon, Portugal

Casa Fernando Pessoa

A museum dedicated to one of Portugal's most celebrated writers.
Added by AlexMadeira
Lisbon, Portugal

House-Museum of Dr. Anastácio Gonçalves

After the owner of this Art Nouveau home died, it was turned into a museum displaying a lifetime dedicated to art.
Carlos Sousa Added by Carlos Sousa
Lisbon, Portugal

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.
Added by armeniapedia
Lisbon, Portugal

Caza das Vellas Loreto

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.
gozacgo Added by gozacgo
Lisbon, Portugal

Museu da Farmácia

Entire apothecaries are on display at this Lisbon museum, which explores the history of medicine.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Lisbon, Portugal

Pavilhão Chinês

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.
ahvenas Added by ahvenas
Lisbon, Portugal

Cinemateca Portuguesa

In addition to showing films, this one-screen arthouse cinema from the late 1940s is a museum of old film equipment.
Added by jirwin
Santa Luzia, Portugal

Cemetery of Anchors

Dead weights honor the dead of Portugal's fishing industry.
Michael Inscoe Added by Michael Inscoe
Mafra, Portugal

Mafra Palace Library

At night, bats patrol this magnificent 18th-century space in search of book-eating pests.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
Colares, Portugal

Convent of the Capuchos

The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.
chrissymons358 Added by chrissymons358
Sintra, Portugal

Castelo dos Mouros (Castle of the Moors)

An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.
AdamTKincaid Added by AdamTKincaid
Sintra, Portugal

Pena National Palace

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Leça da Palmeira, Portugal

Tidal Pools of Leça da Palmeira

An early work of the architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, these swimming pools blend into the beach.
matthewtaub Added by matthewtaub
Porto, Portugal

Porto's Heritage Streetcar System and Museum

This historic streetcar system has been running since the 19th-century.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Porto, Portugal

Jardim Botânico do Porto (Porto Botanical Garden)

A small but charming botanical garden that contains many exotic plant species.
alisavelieva Added by alisavelieva
Porto, Portugal

Banco de Materiais (Bank of Materials)

Building owners can take out tiles for free at this repository for historic building materials.
keithbarry Added by keithbarry
Porto, Portugal

Museum of the Central Hospital of Porto

When this former hospital pharmacy closed in 2013 it already looked like a museum, so they turned it into one.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Porto, Portugal

Museu Nacional da Imprensa (National Press Museum)

This museum is home to one of the biggest collections of printing press technology—plus a river view.
Added by wermworm
Valongo, Portugal

Valongo Sanatorium

An abandoned tuberculosis hospital said to be haunted by the patients who died within its walls.
Added by touny71
Porto, Portugal

Igreja de São Francisco

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.
Added by filipemanuelneto
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

The Bridge Collection

The history of drinking is told through 1,800 cups, chalices, and glasses at this exhibit.
pamachaj Added by pamachaj
Porto, Portugal

Igreja de São Francisco Catacombs

Ancient catacombs form the foundation for this Rococo orgy of a church.
littlebrumble Added by littlebrumble