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MUSEU NACIONAL

DE ARTE ANTIGA

EXPERIENCE Bairro Alto and Estrela Portugal’s national art collection is housed in a lemon-yellow 17th-century
 J8 ⌂ Rua das Janelas Verdes @ 613, 714, 727 v 15, 18 # 10am–6pm Tue–Sun
¢ 1 Jan, Easter, 1 May, 25 Dec ∑ museudearteantiga.pt
palace, originally built for the counts of Alvor. Among the exhibits are more
state-designated “national treasures” than anywhere else in the country.

Inaugurated in 1884, the museum is known
garden overlooking the Tagus offers an oasis
of calm, plus an adjoining restaurant that
locally as the Museu das Janelas Verdes, a nod
to the former green windows of the palace. In
serves delicious coffee and pastries. The
1940, an annexe (including the main façade)
works, as well as paintings, artifacts and an
was built on the site of the St Albert Carmelite
monastery, which was partially demolished
extensive collection of jewellery from around
the world. Highlights of the permanent
between 1910 and 1920. All that survived was
collection include the exquisite 16th-century
a chapel, now integrated into the museum museum’s collection emphasizes Portuguese
(although currently closed for restoration). Namban screens, which depict contemporary
After an afternoon’s culture, the magnificent Japanese trade with Portugal.
INSIDER TIP
Into the Gardens
Once you’ve had your
fill of culture amid the
galleries, head for the
sun-dappled gardens,
where sculptures and
sea views create a
relaxing and pleasant
place to unwind.

The museum’s walls
and pretty gardens,
within which sits a
café (inset)
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