Carmo Convent in Lisbon, Portugal

The Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel or Convento da Ordem do Carmo is a former Catholic convent in Lisbon. The building was partially destroyed during the 1755 earthquake. It enjoyed the typical life of a church until the earthquake, which destroyed the library. In 1902, construction began to restore the facade and build some arches. Today, the space is an archaeological museum and much of the main space is open air.

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Travel

Largo do Carmo, 1200-092 Lisboa, Portugal
Coordinates: 38.7121° N, 9.1402° W

Cost & Admission
€5.00
For tickets and current prices, click here.

Food
Food nearby. No food in museum.

Activities
Museum, walking.

Tips
Many people do opt to take the Santa Justa Lift but you can skip that line and opt for the Carmo elevator.