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Carmo Archaeological Museum

Archaeological museum · Chiado ·

Carmo Archaeological Museum

Archaeological museum · Chiado ·
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"In 1755, Lisbon was all but devoured by an earthquake so strong that it still ranks as one of the most destructive in recorded history. One of the few structures to survive somewhat intact was the Carmo Convent—an impressive feat, considering it was built in the 14th century. Today, you can still tour its beautiful skeleton, complete with soaring archways that cut a majestic path across the sky. Also worth visiting is the open courtyard, which houses spillover ruins from the attached archaeological museum."

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Gothic ruins, archaeological museum, and city views

earthquake ruins
historical artifacts
open-air museum
gothic arches
archaeological museum
1755 earthquake
portuguese history
roman mosaics
Google Rating
4.5 (20.1K)
Yelp Rating
4.6
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Family friendly
Gender neutral restroom
Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Carmo Archaeological Museum by Photo by Luis Santos / age fotostock
Carmo Archaeological Museum by Photo by Luis Santos / age fotostock
Carmo Archaeological Museum by Photo by Luis Santos / age fotostock
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Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
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Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
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Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
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Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
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Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
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Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
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Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
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Information

Gothic ruins, archaeological museum, and city views

earthquake ruins
historical artifacts
open-air museum
gothic arches
archaeological museum
1755 earthquake
portuguese history
roman mosaics
Google Rating
4.5 (20.1K)
Yelp Rating
4.6
Featured in Afar
Featured in

Largo do Carmo, 1200-092 Lisboa, Portugal Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Gender neutral restroom
Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by Photo by Luis Santos / age fotostock
Carmo Archaeological Museum by Photo by Luis Santos / age fotostock
Carmo Archaeological Museum by Photo by Luis Santos / age fotostock
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
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Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
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Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
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Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
Carmo Archaeological Museum by null
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