The medieval monastery of the XIII-XIV centuries., Built by the aristocrat Nuno Alvaresh Pereira for the brothers of the Order of the Carmelites. This noble knight sold all his belongings and cut his hair as a monk. In 1755, the building was destroyed by an earthquake and many priceless relics were lost. After restoration, the complex was used as a warehouse and barracks; later, an archaeological museum was placed in the walls.
Address:
Largo do Carmo 27, Lisboa
Phone:
+351 21 346 0473
Comment
08.09.23
Saidur
It is so amazing to walk through history. They are doing some repairs to the structure and the informative video/light show of the history was very cool. I also love that it is an inexpensive visit and kids are free. Worth a quick visit while in L.. Read more »isbon. Awesome archeological museum that showcase the history of Lisbon. Was pleasantly surprised to see a real mummy inside!! The preserved ruins with interesting stonework is a great start as you stand beneath the remains of the vault that collapsed in the great earthquake of 1755. The museum has many interesting artifacts along with a short film about the history of the convent. Afterward we strolled around back of the ruins and climbing just a few steps we found ourselves at the top of the Santa Justa elevator that many wait in long lines to enter.
25.07.23
Bogdan
Beautiful views from the back of the convent. There is the tower elevator that can be taken to the lower level right in the middle of the tourist area. From the tower upper level one can admire the downtown area below and the skyline of the city
18.07.23
Francisco
Truly impressive structure. Together with the museum and its collection, a great example of Lisbon’s history. Renovation works were taking place when we visited (July 2023). Ticket price relatively cheap (EUR 5).
17.07.23
Gary
We enjoyed our visit to the ruins and the museum. The preserved ruins with interesting stonework is a great start as you stand beneath the remains of the vault that collapsed in the great earthquake of 1755. The museum has many interesting artifacts .. Read more »along with a short film about the history of the convent. Afterward we strolled around back of the ruins and climbing just a few steps we found ourselves at the top of the Santa Justa elevator that many wait in long lines to enter.
11.07.23
Lunicorn
It’s a small place, we were welcomed by Carlota de cat who lives there and is very friendly. They have a small gift shop.
Inside they have theater where you can watch a video of the history of the place. They also have a nice selections of a.. Read more »rtifacts from back then.
12.06.23
Vanessa
It is so amazing to walk through history. They are doing some repairs to the structure and the informative video/light show of the history was very cool. I also love that it is an inexpensive visit and kids are free. Worth a quick visit while in L.. Read more »isbon.
05.06.23
R
We didn’t have time to pop in and check out the actual spot but it seemed interesting. Nonetheless , the views alone earn this spot the 4 stars!
Great alternative if you don’t have time to wait for the lift, but want to experience the sa.. Read more »me amazing views of the city.
25.05.23
Mike
Spectacular! Thousands of years of Portuguese history displayed with detailed descriptions. It is located inside an open-air, historic church with ruins, with lots to discover. It is well worth the entrance fee. There is also a short video projected .. Read more »onto the side of the ruins which makes it very unique. Truly an amazing spot to add to your Lisbon tour to really immerse yourself into the history.
26.04.23
Ammah
A nice place to spend an hour and a half, outside and inside. archaeological museum with info about the 1755 earthquake and the rebuilding of the city. The small square with vending kiosk outside charming but very busy. Behind the buildings a ‘.. Read more »secret ‘ stairway with nice views. A refuge in the middle of the town.
29.01.23
Krn
If you’re visiting Lisbon this is definitely a stop you need to make, as it’s a wonder that such an old structure withstood the test of time. Truly a sight to hold, it really adds perspective to the centuries of history that lie in this c.. Read more »ity.
The museums houses a variety of historical artifacts that’s enrich the experience even more so, definitely worth the visit!
05.08.22
Travis
This was a fantastic Gem hidden in the heart of Lisbon. We were just walking around the city streets scouting a place for Dinner when we found it. Again, this is another place where it is mainly a self guided tour. But there was fantastic history to .. Read more »see in here. These are such valuable pieces of History that need to be cherished and cared for. A MUST see if visiting Lisbon in my opinion.
25.07.22
Helen
It was a magnificent site and I was appalled to see this “church with no roof “ which is still so beautiful and grand. It’s amazing that even after about 260 years and 2 earth quakes and tsunami, these walls and arches are still sta.. Read more »nding on the ground. The museum is amazing as well and exhibits are very impressive. I believe this is one of must see site in Lisbon. Strongly recommended.
30.06.22
Jim
Had a interesting visit learning and discovering history. We went for the Lisbon under stars light show and it was great. Little bit too crowded and could have had a bit more details. Ruins itself is pretty simple and fast to observe, but overall a g.. Read more »ood visit.
26.06.22
Sean
Beautiful and haunting. Small museum inside with a 3D/virtual history show/video of the convent. I would recommend pairing this with a trip to the Lisboa Story Center to get a better understanding of the convent's destruction. Also, there's.. Read more » a cat on the premises who lives there and they sell souvenirs with its picture. You get a 20% discount on entry with the Lisboa Card.
23.06.22
Robert
This is a small, but interesting museum. Due to the fact that its located in a ruined medieval convent it feels somehow more authentic. Fairly cheap price of admission, but there is not so much to see that you'd wanna be there for more than an h.. Read more »our, tops. Still, charming and vaguely impressive.
21.06.22
Beatrice
A beautiful standing witness to the 1755 earthquake. Impressive architecture. Chambers of history going back to the BC. Entry fee is 5Euro. A quick tour, not a big convent/museum. Can also enjoy the star at the night show.
30.05.22
Henri
Lovely location to spend 15-30 minutes at. Entry didn‘t take too long. In my opinion the building itself is the most interesting, but it does have a little exhibition inside.
31.03.22
Anna
Loved sitting at the stairs under the sky and surrounded by such a history. Once it was the most influential church in Lisbon. The space is so airy and unique. Must see in the city.
21.03.22
Sophia
I loved it! The ruins stand magnificent and you can also see beautiful things in the museum. One more thing I loved about it is the square in front of it, where you can have a coffee or an aperitivo while listening to street musicians.. This place wa.. Read more »s one of my favorites in Lisbon❤️
03.03.22
Swati
Beautiful place. with the ruins, museum, mummies ?. Must visit if you love the architecture and museum. You need around 1 hour to explore the whole place. In the last room of the museum, the project/telecast the story and the history about the place.. Read more ». They have entrance ticket of 5 euros.
25.02.22
E
Definitely worth a quick visit! Was beautiful inside, we bought tickets at the door and our tour guide kindly explained the amazing history behind the place - would recommend!
26.01.22
Neil
The convent is very impressive and walking around there is lots to see. The engraved stonework around the sides to the stone window frames. It was fairly busy but seemed peaceful.
When toy go to the far end into the building you see statues and decor.. Read more »ated walls. On the floor are glass platforms and you see steps and passages which unfortunately are closed off
10.01.22
Angela
The most fascinating part of this cultural spot is the story behind it, all you see in this pictures are the parts that survived a fire. Is incredible how the structure remained intact. Also has a museum where you can explore even fossils.
20.11.21
Sarah
Lovely little museum in the ruins of a church. You can do it in less than an hour and it’s great to poke around. The video is good, it regularly runs so even if you join halfway wait 2 minutes and it starts again. The cat is a charming addition.. Read more » ?
19.11.21
Nasim
This museum is totally worth the price of admission which I believe was five euros. My wife and I had plenty of photo opportunities outside (courtyard with remnants of where the church was destroyed. The inside was much more museum like and had inter.. Read more »esting displays including pretty graphic well preserved mummies. The culmination was a video in the chapel which outlined the history of the convent beautifully. Worth the visit.
29.10.21
R.
Very pretty and quite cheap to visit. Just take the elevador close to it and you are pretty much there. The museum inside was quite interesting, too. I would wish for a bit more information concerning the building and the art inside, though.
07.09.21
Romie
Amazing architecture. Surprised to see Egyptian mummies there but interesting. Good watch for the price of €5 for adult. I’m not a history geek so the museum part wasn’t so much of fun for me but the architecture was good enough for .. Read more »me.
08.08.21
Peter
Great place. Ruins & museum act as a permanent reminder of the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake. A good easy to digest museum, with well- labelled exhibits & a great video with potted history of the place. Thoroughly recommended.
07.08.21
Bistra
Wow, that was such a pleasant surprise! Magical building and a very interesting archaeological collection including an Egyptian sarcophagus with a mummy and two Peruvian mummies. The square in front has several very cute cafes so it also makes a nice.. Read more » break.
06.08.21
Omar
Incredible to see the centuries old convent as well as other artifacts from Portugal. Sitting outside and looking at the ruins is breathing, thinking of the thousands of people who have passed through before. The mummies from Peru were also remarkab.. Read more »le.
16.06.21
Shruthi
The ruins of the convent is very well maintained but there have been some vandalism on some of the pillars which is very sad to see. Tourists must be responsible. Definitely a great and must place to visit
14.06.21
Venkat
It's a beautiful church or should I say remains of what was a beautiful church. The roof was destroyed during the earthquake in the 1700s but the rest of the architecture is amazing. The museum inside with the archaeological findings is interest.. Read more »ing too. It is right in the middle of all the other main areas so if you have the time, do check this out and you won't be disappointed.
03.06.21
Ronald
What a history and so beautifully preserved. Don't forget to greet the guard afterwards and order something delicious on the square!
31.05.21
Maria
Very impressive building, although is was never fully rebuilt, it still has a beautiful ambience. The museum inside holds very interesting artifacts and information.
13.05.21
Rubaiyat
Adult ticket €5 and student €4. You will enter in a magical place with Roman Gothic Ruins from 1755. There was a museum inside where it was forbidden to take picture. Carlota the cat is a nice addition in the attraction. There was a nice vi.. Read more »deo show about the history of the church. The restroom was nice and clean.
11.04.21
Jan
A wonderful museum and a huge collection of archeology! A real must to der when you are in Lisboa!
30.03.21
Jadiel
The ruined Convento do Carmo is situated in the Chiado district of Lisbon looking out over the city centre below.
At the entrance of the museum is a stone engraved with gothic lettering, informing visitors that Pope Clement VII granted 40 days of in.. Read more »dulgence to "any faithful Christian" that visits this church.
Admission is €5.00. There’s a 20% discount with the Lisboa Card.
29.03.21
Yngvild
Amazing place with incredible history. Everything clearly described, also for people outside the "archaeological industry".
28.10.20
Simone
A magnificent old church that now has the sky as its ceiling. We went to Lisbon Under The Stars here at the time that the show was on which was incredibly beautiful, definitely recommend.
06.10.20
Ekaterina
Very nice spot in the city center of Lisbon, which you even will not believe exists, cause you can't see it from outside.
The entrance fee is 5 euro. Inside you can see ruins left from the monastery and small museum. Inside museum they show a v.. Read more »ideo about history of this place in both Portuguese and English. I do recommend Carmo Archaeological Museum for visiting.
03.10.20
Bertan
Lisbon under stars is a declaration by the Church and the City of Lisbon. The conversation is carried out in Portuguese and English, the tickets are available for 12 euros, you can get them online or on site, they offer two sessions per day, one sess.. Read more »ion lasts about 45 minutes. Chairs are available on site upon request.
the church has no roof, that's why it is called lisbon under stars. You have the opportunity to observe the open sky.
03.10.20
Micaela
Beautiful historic building in the town centre! Its story is rather charming so do get a tour if you can. During the summer they host light shows here and they're just wonderful!
14.09.20
Gonzalo
A must if you're in Lisbon. One of the most beautiful convents I've ever seen in my life. The details are just amazing and you can feel yourself back in time while you're walking through the corridors of the Convent. Highly recommended.. Read more ». There are some discounts, so check it out.
13.09.20
Discovering
We desperately wanted to visit inside and tried on 2 occasions yet had the staff shut the door in our faces. One of the times there was a little more than one hour before the closing time.
Our rating would reflect differently had we been treated prop.. Read more »erly.
31.08.20
Ricardo
Amazing historic site! The main structure was severely damaged by Lisbon’s 1755 earthquake and restoration efforts were interrupted in the XIXth century. The inexistent ceiling only makes it more beautiful! There is also a museum with very inte.. Read more »resting artifacts dating back to pre-historic periods. A must visit!
30.08.20
gill
So many visitors. Have to visit
24.08.20
Trevor
Lisbon Under the stars light show inside the convent is a magical and immersive use of the space. €15 and 45mins long (Aug 2020) - a little pricey but worth it. Can’t comment on the museum side of things during the day.
18.08.20
Marlene
Lisbon under Stars, which is a light show within the ruin, was a fun and cool way to learn about the history of the building and Lisbon itself.
07.06.20
Elizabeth
Visited in June before borders were open to tourists and on a week day, so I had the place to myself, and it was lovely. The remnants of the building are really cool and massive, but I also enjoyed looking at the artifacts in the chapel museum area. .. Read more »I especially liked the azulejos depictions of the passion of the Christ. This is a great peaceful site to pass some time. Totally worth the €5 to me.
4.8 / 85
