Our apartment is very close to Rossio Square and Placa Figueira, both locations for trains, the metro and buses. We didn’t know this when we made the choice, but it’s been very easy to use public transit because of how close the stops are. That said, Gates has taken command of the navigating, and we’ve also made great use of the insanely cheap Uber, because of the fierce rain at times.
This morning, we slept later and then took a bus along the water to the National Museum of Ancient Art. My guidebook had a helpful map with suggestions of specific items to see, and the museum digital guide/map also had suggestions.
The St. Vincent Panels are undergoing restoration. One of the difficulties is figuring out their placement. Experts examine the perspective evident in the placement of the tile floor, as well as other elements of the panels.
What I liked most about this museum was the opportunity to see and learn about art/artists I most likely have never heard of. One of these was Domingos António de Sequeira (Lisbon; 10 March 1768 – Rome; 8 March 1837) a painter at the Royal Court of King John VI of Portugal. He has many famous paintings, but one of his best known is The Adoration of the Magi.
Other interesting paintings/exhibits:
This classic Bosch triptych is filled with humorous items. Hard to believe it's from the 15th century.
We had lunch in the museum restaurant (whose credit card machine had stopped working – another reason to always carry cash). Gates had a cod casserole, veggies and a salad. I had stuffed pork and veggies. As the rain teemed outside, we were happy to be able to enjoy a delicious lunch without getting soaked.
We made one final stop before going home - Time Out Market. We didn't spend a lot of time there since it was Happy Hour and extremely crowded. Plus some stalls featured US donuts and hot dogs! It's probably more of a treat for Europeans. But the many pigeons seemed to be happy about the space...
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