Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #8 in Lisbon, Portugal

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5 sights
2.3 km

38 m
56 m

Experience Lisbon in Portugal in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Lisbon Individual Sights in Lisbon

Sight 1: Palácio Galveias

Thomas from Vienna, Austria / CC BY 2.0

Galveias Palace is a Portuguese palace located in Lisbon, Portugal, in Avenidas Novas freguesia.

Wikipedia: Galveias Palace (EN)

1288 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 2: Jardim Gulbenkian

Alvesgaspar / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Gulbenkian Park also known as Gulbenkian Garden is located in Lisbon, Portugal. It was created in 1969 and is part of the cultural center where the headquarters of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Gulbenkian Museum and the José de Azeredo Perdigão Modern Art Centre are situated enriching the cultural importance of the garden.

Wikipedia: Gulbenkian Park (EN), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website

224 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Museu Calouste Gulbenkian - Centro de Arte Moderna

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian / CC BY-SA 4.0

The Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM) is a major venue for contemporary art in Portugal and holds one of the largest collections of modern and contemporary Portuguese artworks. Its building is currently under renovation and will reopen to the public, with a reformulated building, by Kengo Kuma, to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2023. The CAM continues to develop its activities beyond the limits of the building until its reopening.

Wikipedia: Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (EN)

338 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, commonly referred to simply as the Gulbenkian Foundation, is a Portuguese institution dedicated to the promotion of the arts, philanthropy, science, and education. One of the wealthiest charitable foundations in the world, the Gulbenkian Foundation was founded on 18 July 1956 according to the last will and testament of Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian, a Portugal-based oil magnate who bequeathed his assets to the country in the form of a foundation.

Wikipedia: Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (EN)

444 meters / 5 minutes