Quake - Lisbon Earthquake Museum, Interactive earthquake museum in Belém, Portugal
The museum spans 1800 square meters with multiple exhibition rooms showcasing the events of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake through modern technology.
The Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 measured between 8.5 and 9.0 on the Richter scale, causing destruction across Portugal, Spain, and North Africa.
The exhibition demonstrates how the 1755 catastrophe influenced European philosophical thinking and led to the birth of modern seismology.
The museum offers guided tours in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French, with each visit lasting approximately 90 minutes.
Visitors experience a simulator that recreates the exact moment of the earthquake inside a reproduction of the São Nicolau Church.
Location: Belém
Address: R. Cais de Alfândega Velha 39, 1300-598 Lisboa
Website: https://lisbonquake.com
GPS coordinates: 38.69708,-9.19696
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:10
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