Lisbon’s famous National Museum of Ancient Art & wonderful garden overlooking the Tagus River
Behind one of the most famous museums in Lisbon, the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, is a wonderful, a bit hidden garden overlooking the Tagus River; there’s also a small self service restaurant.
From this beautiful garden a marvelous view across the Alcântara harbor area to the Tagus can be enjoyed. Open from Wednesday – Sunday 10:00 – 18:00.
It’s really worth the time to wander through the sculptured garden after visiting the beautiful Museum or take a break for a drink or a lunch.
The self service restaurant inside the building serves daily plates for students and the Museum’s staff, but also as a visitor you can put together a meal of your choice to enjoy in the garden.
Here there are great views of the port of Lisbon, the Docas (nightlife area of town) the April 25th bridge and Christo Rei statue.
Plate of the day (prato do dia): lasagna €6.50, cod fish (bacalhau) €6.50, salad €1.50.
Beautiful sculptures! View on the the Alcântara harbor, port of Lisbon cruise ships docking and the Santos area.
April 25 bridge and Christo Rei statue.
The main entrance lies on the west side of the building on the Jardim 9 de Abril .The Museum, spread through 60 rooms, has been housed since 1884 in a palace built by Count Alvor in 1690 in which the Pombal family later lived for some time. Both the name of the street and the common nickname for the museum, ‘Casa das Janelas Verdes’ (house of green windows) originate from the building’s shutters which were formerly painted green. More…..
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga Rua das Janelas Verdes.
Opening hours Tuesdays: 14h00-18h00
Wednesday to Sunday: 10h00-13h00 and 14h00-18h00 (closed on Holidays)
