I LOVE this museum. Love. It's small, so you can see everything in a couple of hours. Learn all…read moreabout FADO, the mournful, national style of music of Portugal - really some fascinating stories. The exhibit I loved was a large wall with cool portraits of Fado artists of yesterday and today. You can listen to a clip of their music, as you walked along the wall, experiencing each one. The gift shop has some very cute items. And there's a charming cafe as well! Be sure to cap off your visit by wandering a couple steps into Alfama to a real Fado cave, and listen to some incredible music.

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

This museum offers a family discount, we are a family and they would not honor the discount because…read morewe did not have 2 children. I think that is not fair, but another family got the discount. He had two children but no wife. This museum is CASH only. 3 euros entry fee. There is no WIFI. The entrance is a mess and in need of renovation and I think is going to be starting renovation because there are boards everywhere and the weeds are taking over. The museum is very military with lots of guns, canons, and more things that were owned by Portugal and then things Portugal pillaged from other countries. And even some guns that Portugal was able to get back after it was stolen for the museum. Many of the exhibits are in Portuguese only, so if you don't speak or read Portuguese and Google translate did not work with Portuguese, so many parts I skipped.

Surprising to see so few reviews on this, officially the Artillery Museum, though I did pretty much…read morestumble across it as I was exploring this neighborhood of Lisbon. I've been to London's Imperial War Museum several years ago https://www.yelp.com/biz/iwm-london-london-2?hrid=0jWhKAZJf_kUkOtWAF37qQ so this was going to be interesting. Many artifacts here from Portuguese military history with extensive displays of cannon, firearms, uniforms and weaponry. Swords and such from centuries ago and a big focus on The Great War. I knew, but had forgotten, that Portugal declared itself neutral during WWII though they leaned a bit towards England as their ally dating back to the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty (Aliança Luso-Inglesa in Portuguese) of 1373. Yes, that's 1373. It is one of the oldest treaties in history. It's not just the objects on display but also the rooms themselves that are worthy of examination. Even the entrance is worth seeing, a monumental portico which survived the earthquake of 1755. There are many pieces of Azulejaria (Portuguese tiles) and paintings on display. Below in a basement area is the Pátio dos Canhões which contains a collection of artillery pieces. The entire museum is designed so that it can be enjoyed in a single line to minimize exposure to other museum goers for COVID purposes. For only €3, a real bargain and you can expect to spend at least one hour touring. [Review 16589 overall - 106 in Portugal - 99 of 2022.]

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.