Behind one of the most famous museums in Lisbon, the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, there’s a wonderful, a bit hidden garden overlooking the Tagus River and a small self service restaurant.
Garden Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga Lisbon overlooking the Tagus river
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.
Garden Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga Lisbon
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 in the self service restaurant.
Garden Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga Lisbon overlooking the Tagus river
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.
Garden Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga Lisbon overlooking the Tagus river
Here there are great views of the port of Lisbon, the Docas (nightlife area of Lisbon) the April 25th bridge and Christo Rei statue.
Garden Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga Lisbon
Plate of the day (prato do dia): lasagna €6.50, cod fish (bacalhau) €6.50, salad €1.50.
Garden Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga Lisbon overlooking the Tagus river
Beautiful sculptures! View on the the Alcântara harbor, port of Lisbon cruise ships docking and the Santos area.
Garden Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga Lisbon overlooking the Tagus river
April 25 bridge and Christo Rei statue.
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga Lisbon
The main entrance lies on the west side of the building on the Jardim 9 de Abril .
‘Casa das Janelas Verdes’ (house of green windows)
The Museum, spread through 60 rooms, has been housed since 1884 in a palace built by Count Alvor in 1690/ 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 Monday Holidays)
