Lisbon History Centre, Municipal museum network in Santa Maria Maior, Portugal
The Lisbon History Centre is a network of several museum locations spread across the city, including Pimenta Palace, Casa dos Bicos, and the Roman Theatre. Together, these sites hold paintings, sculptures, maps, and objects that trace how the city evolved across different periods.
The museum network began in 1909 when people in Lisbon's leadership proposed creating a dedicated city museum. It was designed to preserve the story of how the city changed over time and protect important buildings and objects from different eras.
The different locations reflect how Lisbon grew and changed, with each building offering a window into how the city functioned at different times. The palace and historic houses show how wealthy families lived and worked, giving you a real sense of past daily life.
The main location is centrally placed and easy to reach by public transport. Most spaces have ground-level access, and there are information displays on site to help you find your way around.
A detailed model reconstruction shows what Lisbon looked like before the major earthquake of 1755. This model helps visitors grasp the scale of destruction and understand how completely the city was rebuilt afterward.
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