In The Ruins Of The 1755 Earthquake - The Carmo Archaelogical Museum, Lisbon

One of the main attractions of the museum is the setting itself, which is the ruins of a convent. The convent was built during the 14th and 15th centuries for the Carmelite Order. In 1755, an earthquake which destroyed most of the city, caused serious damage and destroyed almost all of its religious-artistic possessions. The Museum was by founded by architect Joaquim Possidonio da Silva in 1863 to hold and exhibit important sculptural pieces from old ruined buildings.

Here is what caught my eye; I hope you enjoy.

Upon entering, you first will see the nave of the building with no roof, it collapsed during the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.

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Entering the portion of the building that still has a roof.

The tomb of Queen Maria Ana of Austria

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The entrance to the building on Praca Largo do Carmo

Some of the exterior

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Some of the art and artifacts in the open air section of the museum.

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The Knight’s Tomb

Our Lady of Carmel

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Once inside you will see tombs with intricate carvings

Scenes from Christ’s Passion

One of two Peruvian Mummies enclosed in glass

The most famous tomb is the one of King Ferdinand I is where the main alter used to exist.

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A visit to the Carmo Archaeological Museum is a great way to explore Lisbon’s history and architecture inside an actual ruin.

What You Should Know:

• Public restrooms are available.

• Tickets can be bought on site.

• The tour is self-guided.

• You could spend a couple of hours exploring here, depending on your level of interest.

• Check website for days / hours of operation and any special events.

Location: Largo do Carmo, 1200-092, Lisbon, Portugal

For more information: The Carmo Archaeological Museum - Lisbon