Lisbon · Baixa, Chiado and the waterfront
Carmo Convent
The roofless Gothic nave of a convent that the 1755 earthquake left standing as a ruin. A small archaeological museum sits in the old apse.
- 1 h
- €7
- Booking: not needed
- Baixa, Chiado and the waterfront
Data checked on October 4, 2026
The Gothic convent church was begun in 1389 and was one of the largest in the city until the 1755 earthquake brought down the roof. The nave was never rebuilt, so the pointed arches now stand open to the sky. The small museum in the former apse holds archaeological pieces from Portugal and abroad, including tombs and mummies.
What to look for
- Roofless nave with open Gothic arches
- Medieval tombs in the museum
- Mummies and sarcophagi
- Carved stone fragments in the apse
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:40 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:40 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:40 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:40 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:40 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:40 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Open Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday. From 1 November to 30 April it closes at 18:00 instead of 19:00. Also closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
Source: Museu Arqueológico do Carmo, checked October 4, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €7. The adult ticket is for the museum and the ruined nave together. Students, seniors and Lisboa Card holders pay a lower rate, and children and young people go in free on the official page.
Getting there
Baixa-Chiado Metro station is about five minutes away on foot, or you can ride the Santa Justa lift, which comes out beside the convent.
Tip
A short stop between Baixa and Chiado, easy to fit between other sights.