Museum
National Museum of Ancient Art
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Housed in a 17th-century palace, the National Museum of Ancient Art showcases an extensive collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. The undisputed highlight is the 'Panels of São Vicente', a polyptych attributed to Nuno Gonçalves that depicts a cross-section of 15th-century Portuguese society. Visitors also explore works by Hieronymus Bosch, Albrecht Dürer, and Portuguese masters, along with goldsmithing, ceramics, and textiles. The museum's terrace offers views over the Tagus River.
Don't miss
- Admire the 'Panels of São Vicente', a 15th-century polyptych with 60 figures including nobles, clergy, and fishermen.
- See Hieronymus Bosch's 'The Temptation of St. Anthony' triptych, a masterpiece of Northern Renaissance art.
- Explore the collection of Portuguese silverware and jewelry from the 16th to 18th centuries.
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Ways to visit National Museum of Ancient Art
You can visit National Museum of Ancient Art on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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