This is something you must do when in Lisbon. Such a beautiful church partially destroyed by earthquake and has remained with no roof. Entry is reasonable and will take probably an hour to explore the building, the parts in the rooms at the back have some interesting artefacts including mummies and tombs. Look out for the very cute and friendly resident cat. There is also free toilets inside so bare this in mind if you are visiting as the ones outside are 50 cents

Please do yourself a favor and enjoy this beautiful, beautiful Museum. I have been to many museums but this is the first that brought me to tears. For several years I read the history of devastating Lisbon earthquake of 1755 and the horrifying aftermath (tsunami and fire) that followed. After purchasing my ticket I entered the "museum" which was actually entering into what had been the beautiful church that welcomed worshipers on that fateful day: November1, 1755. I was met with absolute SILENCE! There were 20-25 people sitting on the steps in quiet contemplation, there was silence, a rare whisper could be detected. I can only describe what I experienced as a respect and reverence--perhaps for the events of Nov. 1st, 1755? I don't know. There are beautiful, well-marked exhibits as you venture further--don't miss those-- and a wonderful gift shop/museum shop.

At first glance, you might think that Carmo isn't worth visiting- after all, it seems to be missing some fairly important pieces like, say, a roof. I assure you, Carmo is well worth a visit. Despite the obvious damage (sustained in the 1755 earthquake that basically levelled Lisbon), Carmo is architecturally stunning with the arches and flying buttresses standing out beautifully against the sky. The museum is full of interesting artifacts and there is a short film describing the history of the site from its construction up to the present day. It may lack a bit of grandeur compared to San Jeronimo monastery (a must see), but it has a charm unmatched by any other site you are likely to visit. If you are spending more than 2 days in Lisbon, I strongly advise you to include Carmo in your plans.

Definitely recommend. There is not a ton to see, but the inside view of the church with open air ceiling is breathtaking and most definitely worth the admission cost so you can get pictures. There is also a small museum on the far side of the cathedral which houses interesting historical pieces including a mummy, historical books and many relics. There is also a small theatre where they play a documentary movie about the history of the place.

The Carmo Convent is a Gothic building from the late 14th century that was partially destroyed by the 1755 earthquake. It is located in front of Carmo Square in close proximity to the Santa Justa Lift. Apart from housing an archaeological museum that features relics from prehistoric times through to the medieval ages, what's more amazing about this attraction is visitors can now see the wonderfully preserved ruined main nave of the Carmo Church. It's a shame that this attraction is not included in the Lisboa Card, which only entitles visitors to a 20% discounted entry. Nevertheless, it's still a worthwhile stopover when you're in the Chiado neighbourhood.

It was originally a Carmelite monastery built in the 14th century. However, the great Lisbon earthquake of 1755 destroyed most of the monastery and church, leaving only columns and walls. Today, it is a place that conveys the horror of the earthquake, and the altar, whose roof remains intact, is an archaeological museum. The part of the chapel where the roof collapsed contains reliefs and sacred images of noble coats of arms, while the archaeological museum contains pottery and South American archaeological exhibits. The museum is small but worth seeing.

This was actually a nice use of a cathedral in ruins, an archaeological museum! Since the museum is pretty much open-air (with exhibits located at the rear of the cathedral), it's pretty different from a typical museum! The exhibits were pretty interesting, including a mummy! Outside, you would see a cat roaming, and based on the gift shop's souvenir magnets, he seems to be a popular attraction too! They have pictures of him as fridge magnets! Don't forget to look for him!

This is an awesome ruined Gothic church and monastery. It was damaged during the famous Lisbon earthquake of 1755. The ruined church makes for some great photos. There is a small museum in the attached convent buildings with items from the church and a few other collections from the man who saved the ruin and established it as a museum. This is definitely worth visiting.

The best way to get there is by car. The facility is accessible to people in a wheelchair (there is a platform and a toilet). Works from various places have been collected on its premises. Sometimes known, sometimes unknown. An interesting aspect of Portuguese history. After presenting a disabled person's ID, entry was free of charge (a person in a wheelchair and a guardian).

This is worth visiting. It has a feeling of Coventry cathedral but here the damage was a natural disaster in the form of an earthquake. It must have been a truly amazing building with superb vaulted ceilings. The arches that remain are a true spectacle as you look up to a clear blue sky. There are numerous tombs to read about as you navigate the structure. It really is a fascinating space and worth a visit, and the black and white cat seemed to agree! We just bought tickets at the door and went straight in.