National Museum of Ethnology

Catch an event at Restelo Stadium during your trip to Belém. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

See where monks once worshipped at this beautifully decorated monastery and where Lisbon’s famous custard-filled pastry is said to have been invented.

You can study the exhibits at Ajuda National Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Ajuda. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

You can study the exhibits at Museu de Marinha, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Belém. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.

The Maritime Museum’s origins date all the way back to 1863, when King Louis, the only Portuguese ruler to command naval ships, issued a decree to create a collection of documents and artefacts dedicated to the recording of Portuguese maritime history.

Pasteis de Belém, also known as pasteis de nata, is a Portuguese crispy, flaky egg pastries served fresh from the oven and sprinkled with cinnamon and powdered sugar. The most famous ‘Pasteis de Belém’ are the ones from the original factory, located in Belém, next to Jeronimos Monastery.