A visit to Lisbon means a visit to the Museu da Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian is not to be missed. Undoubtedly, one of the world’s finest private art collections is to be seen here. The European collection includes sculptures and paintings from the 15th century, Renaissance tapestries, French impressionists works, beautiful jewellery and glassware. Medieval manuscripts and ivories are a must see. Roman, Greek and Egyptian artworks as well as a remarkable collection of Islamic works, including textiles and ceramics, Syrian glassware, books and bindings. Japanese lacquerware and prints and Chinese vases are among the wonderful artworks collected by the wealthy Armenian oil magnate Calouste Gulbenkian who died in 1955. In the grounds of this estate is the Centro Arte de Moderna, the first major permanent exhibition of modern art. Some 10000 pieces of work include many of Portugal’s modern artists. The Gulbenkian Foundation sponsors the arts: concerts, films, art exhibitions and more.

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