Museums to Visit in Lisbon Portugal
Dive into the history and culture that has made Lisbon Portugal what it is today by exploring some of the great museums they have in the city. Lisbon is a good sized city with a great balance between the past and the future. They have a great marine museum called Museu De Marinha that will share the history of the life on the seas around Portugal and its neighbors. They have an exhibit on the many styles of ships that sailed in and out of the local port over hundreds of years. They also have the history of the pirates that roamed near by. The building itself brings about the nostalgia and that carries into the inside with its stain glass windows and large sculptures of famous seamen.
Museu de Arte Popular is a museum that focuses on Portuguese fold art and customs. This is a must stop for anyone who is wanting to learn more about the people of this country. Through the many rooms of paintings, clothing, ceramics, agricultural tools, furniture and other pieces of daily life, visitors will get a nice rounded view of the heart of the Portuguese people. Visitors can also add Museu de Artes Decorativas to their list of Portuguese museums to learn more about the local culture.
Learn the history and legends of Portugal in a unique way with their famous tile art at the Museu Nacional do Azulejo . This is a very special way to see and hear the famous stories of the land, sea and people. There also some myths and legends of gods and spirits among the exhibits.
Your favorite hotel in Lisbon will have the details and maps to get you to all of the museums you can find time to visit. They can also give you advice on where to eat and relax during your daily journey’s.
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