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National Museum of Ancient Art in Lisbon

The National Museum of Ancient Art (Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga in Portuguese) in Lisbon is considered to be among one of the most important art museums in Europe. The collection reflects the history, culture and role played by Portugal in the world during those eight centuries.

Chalet Condessa d'Edla, Parque da Pena, Sintra

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Chalet Condessa d’Edla – Renovated & Re-opened in Sintra

The Chalet was originally built between 1864 and 1869 by King Ferdinand II for his second wife, Elise Hensler, Countess d'Edla. It is modeled on Alpine chalets popular at the time, and it sits in the large Pena Park facing the grand Pena Palace. It was intended as a private recreational house for the Countess.

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Lost In – A Terrace of Tranquility in the Heart of Lisbon

Sometimes, when the city becomes too hectic, or one’s life becomes too stressed, it’s nice to get lost in an...

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Center of Art Manuel de Brito – Contemporary Art Museum in Oeiras

After 40 years of collecting, de Brito amassed a significant and respected collection. And now, 105 works, covering a period from1914 to present, are on exhibit at the Center of Art Manuel de Brito.

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Ler Devagar – A Bookstore & More in Lisbon

Bookstores can be wonderful havens for discovery, fantasy, education, entertainment, solitude and social networking. Floor-to-ceiling shelves, an eclectic atmosphere with a cafe makes for the perfect environment to enjoy the printed word. Such an expressive space exists in the Alcântara district of Lisbon.

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Casa das Historias Paula Rego – Contemporary Art in Cascais

The Casa das Historias Paula Rego is one of the newest museums in the ever-developing Lisbon-area culture scene. Opening in 2009, the “House of Stories” provides an ideal showcase for the works of renowned Portuguese contemporary artist Paula Rego.

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Sintra Museum of Art

The magical village of Sintra, just outside Lisbon, is known for being the playground of Portuguese royalty, a Moorish fortress...

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10 Intriguing Cemeteries of Portugal

In honor of All Saints’ Day (1 November), Portugal Confidential is checking out cemeteries across the country. Whether you consider cemeteries sacred or macabre, these bone yards are interesting, historically cool, sometimes significant, and often, architecturally amazing.

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