| Most tourists visit Portugal for its beautiful beaches. | | | | medieval city that you can find the historical Evora |
| However, there are several amazing museums in | | | | Cathedral, which has a museum of its own. This |
| Portugal, too. If you're going on a vacation in | | | | museum offers a display of various ecclesiastical |
| Portugal, you'll want to stop by some of them to | | | | treasures, such as a 13th century statue of the Virgin |
| make your trip more worthwhile. | | | | Mary and a 17th century cross. |
| One of the most popular museums in Portugal is the | | | | Further up north is the 12th century town of |
| National Azulejo Museum or Tile Museum in Lisbon. | | | | Coimbra, which is also the site of the Museu Nacional |
| Housed in the former Convento da Madre de Deus, | | | | Machado de Castro. Named after a famous |
| the Tile museum offers more than just a spectacular | | | | Portuguese sculptor, the museum is one of the most |
| collection of more than 7,000 tiles. It also displays | | | | important art museums in Portugal and is best known |
| other ceramic works and 18th century baroque | | | | for its collection of sculptures from the 10th to the |
| ornaments. | | | | 18th century. |
| While in Lisbon, you might also want to stop by the | | | | If you want to truly discover the history of Portugal, |
| Calouste Gulbenkiam Museum. Here, you will be able | | | | you'll have to go to Guimaraes, which is considered |
| to see a vast collection of art and antiquities, such as | | | | the nation's birthplace. This is because Guimaraes is |
| famous paintings, medieval manuscripts, Japanese | | | | the town where Afonso Henriques became the first |
| prints, Chinese ceramics and other treasures from | | | | king of Portugal. It is also the site of the Museu de |
| Syria, Egypt and Greece. | | | | Alberto Sampaio, a museum of religious relics, |
| From Lisbon, you can take a trip to Sintra, a | | | | ceramics and ancient jewelry. |
| charming town which has its share of the museums | | | | Finally, pay a visit to the Frederico de Freitas Museum |
| in Portugal. Aside from the Sintra Museum of Modern | | | | in Madeira, which is one of the best antique museums |
| Art which houses the famous Berardo collection, the | | | | in Portugal. It is a trove of antiques, including trophies, |
| Museo do Brinquedo or Toy Museum is well worth a | | | | religious sculptures and ancient woodwork from China |
| visit. This museum prides itself on a collection of over | | | | and North Africa. Don't forget to visit the other |
| 20,000 different toys - a collection built during a span | | | | attractions in Madeira, as well, such as the Sao |
| of more than 50 years. | | | | Vicente Caves or the fishing village of Canical. This |
| Evora is another enchanting destination located | | | | way, you will truly enjoy your stay in the beautiful |
| several miles east of Lisbon. It is here in this walled | | | | country of Portugal. |