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Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum on Avenida de Berna holds one man's collection, kept together as he assembled it.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
Country guide
Portugal
Portugal fits 11.4 million people into 92,225 square kilometres on the western edge of Iberia, plus the Madeira and Azores archipelagos far out in the Atlantic....
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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
Portugal fits 11.4 million people into 92,225 square kilometres on the western edge of Iberia, plus the Madeira and Azores archipelagos far out in the Atlantic. Sea does much of the work: internal waters and territorial sea together account for two-fifths of the country's territory. On the mainland the difference that matters runs north to south — Porto and the Douro valley are granite, green and wine, Lisbon sits mid-coast on its estuary, and the Algarve at the bottom is dry, low and built for summer. The whole mainland can be driven in a day, which is why most visits combine two cities rather than choose one.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Lisbon
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Practical information
- Language spoken
- Portuguese
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +351
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 112
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type C and F · 230 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- No verified nationwide visitor statement was recorded
Planning a visit
Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.
- January: no seasonality data recorded
- February: no seasonality data recorded
- March: no seasonality data recorded
- April: seasonal closure recorded
- May: seasonal closure recorded
- June: seasonal closure recorded
- July: seasonal closure recorded
- August: seasonal closure recorded
- September: seasonal closure recorded — this month
- October: seasonal closure recorded
- November: no seasonality data recorded
- December: no seasonality data recorded
- Seasonal closure recorded
- No data recorded for this month
- The current month
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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02 2 hoursNational Azulejo Museum
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
The National Tile Museum is Portugal's museum of the azulejo, the glazed tile that covers the country's churches, palaces, station halls and ordinary stairwells, and it is installed in a building that is itself part of the exhibit: the former…
- Must see
- Museum
- Lisbon
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03 1 hr 30 minCarmo Archaeological Museum
Museu Arqueológico do Carmo
The Carmo Archaeological Museum occupies the ruins of the Carmo Convent, a Gothic church devastated by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. The open-air nave, with its skeletal arches reaching skyward, stands as one of Lisbon's most haunting landmarks.
- Must see
- Museum
- Lisbon
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04 4 hoursNational Museum of Ancient Art
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga is Portugal's national collection of art made before the twentieth century, and the first thing a visitor planning a trip to Lisbon needs to know about it is that it is shut.
- Must see
- Museum
- Lisbon
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05 1 hr 30 minMuseum of Art, Architecture and Technology
Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia (MAAT)
The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, known locally as Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia (MAAT), is a cultural institution in Lisbon. It occupies a prominent riverside position along the Tagus in the Belém district.
- Must see
- Museum
- Lisbon
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06 1 hr 30 minPalácio Nacional da Ajuda
Palácio Nacional da Ajuda is a neoclassical palace in Lisbon, Portugal. It served as a royal residence and remains a significant monument of Portuguese heritage.
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- Museum
- Lisbon
Common questions
How long should a first trip to Portugal be?
Eight to twelve days allows four days in Lisbon, two or three in Porto, and one carefully chosen extension. The Algarve requires a regional stay, while Madeira and the Azores require flights and separate weather planning.
What entry documents are needed for Portugal?
Portugal is in the Schengen Area, but passport and visa rules depend on nationality and route. Verify the current requirement through the Portuguese foreign ministry's official visa portal.
What is the best way to travel around Portugal?
Lisbon and Porto anchor the mainland rail corridor, with Faro serving the Algarve by air and rail. Regional buses and rental cars fill rural gaps, and Lisbon and Porto use separate urban fare systems.
When is a practical time to visit Portugal?
April to June and September to October broadly suit Lisbon, Porto, and the mainland corridor. Madeira, the Azores, and the Algarve have distinct weather and transport considerations that need their own check.
What money and payment basics apply in Portugal?
Portugal uses the euro (EUR). Keep a small euro reserve for individual businesses or rural stops and verify the charged currency before accepting a card conversion.
What practical safety details should I save for Portugal?
Portugal's emergency number is 112. Expect a 230 V electrical supply with Type C and F outlets. Tap-water status remains Not recorded in this dataset; seek destination-specific guidance instead of inferring safety.