From Egyptian and Greco-Roman art to Eastern Islamic and Armenian art, the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is filled with some of the most amazing pieces worldwide. Exhibits cover various locations and periods, and people come from all over the world to see the stunning artifacts that are separated by the Founder’s Collection and the Modern Collection.
The wide-ranging collection includes pieces such as a beautiful armoire by André-Charles Boulle circa 1700 and an illuminated bible from Istanbul circa 1623 that illustrates events such as the creation of Adam and Eve. The collection varies so much that all types of visitors will find something that they enjoy, no matter their age or interest.
Founder’s Collection, Av. de Berna 45A, 1067-001 Lisboa, Phone: +35-12-17-82-34-61 x 5046
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