This may be the best place to begin your tour of Lisbon. The centre, via 6 beautiful exhibits, takes you through the story of Lisbon came to be, by the way of the 5 most important events in Lisbon’s history. This covers the period of Portugal’s first settlers and their myths and legends; the creation of the city and its increasing global role; the 1755 earthquake and its impact; the era of rebuilding and reforming the city’s image; and finally, the general state of the city today. The last exhibition is a virtual one which shows, by photographs, the evolution of different areas of the city over the years. Occasionally, the centre also organises temporary exhibitions so keep and an eye on its online calendar for upcoming events.

• Paid parking.
• Underground parking at Town Hall Square.
• Check out the gift shop.
• There are audio tapes in most languages.

• Senior (65+ years and Student over 16 years): 5 €
• 6 to 15 years old: 3 €
• Free for children under 5.
• Families (2 adults + 2 children up to 15 years): 18 €
• Group tickets are discounted.

• Last entry at 7 pm.

• Bus 12E, 28E and 737 stop Sé.
• Buses 15E, 25E, 206, 207, 208, 210, 706, 711, 714, 728, 732, 735, 736, 746, 759, 760, 774, 781, 782, 783 stop Pç. Comercio
• Metro Green and Blue Lines stop Baixa-Chiado

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