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National Museum of Ancient Art, Art museum in Santos-o-Velho district, Lisbon, Portugal

The National Museum of Ancient Art exhibits 40,000 items of painting, sculpture, goldware, furniture, textiles, ceramics, and prints in a 17th-century palace.

After Portugal abolished religious orders in 1833, the museum foundation began with artworks from monasteries and private collections of noble families in 1884.

The museum collection presents paintings from European masters including Memling, Bosch, Dürer, Holbein, Gerard David, Lucas Cranach, Morales, and Piero della Francesca.

The museum opens Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday through Sunday from morning to evening, offering guided tours ranging from one to four hours.

The Saint Vincent Panels, created before 1470 by court painter Nuno Gonçalves, depict individuals from medieval Portuguese society gathering around the saint.

Location: Estrela

Inception: 1884

Architects: Guilherme Rebelo de Andrade

Official opening: 1884

Address: Rua das Janelas Verdes 1249 - 017

Phone: +351213912800

Website: http://museudearteantiga.pt

GPS coordinates: 38.70461,-9.16189

Latest update: May 13, 2025 21:13

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