Built between 1521-1523 by Brás de Albuquerque, the façade of the Casa dos Bicos is a National Monument and a unique example in Portugal.
It was named "Casa dos Diamantes" (House of Diamonds) for its façade, clad in continuous rows of stones cut in a pyramid, like diamond points, and placed in a mismatched manner, inspired by Italy.
Housed in one of the most representative examples of civil architecture in Renaissance Lisbon, the Museum of Lisbon - Casa dos Bicos features a long-term exhibition area that includes archaeological ruins with remains from various periods, some dating back 2,000 years.
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Muslim Lisbon
Walk from the archaeological site of Casa dos Bicos to the gates of São Jorge Castle to discover Al Uxbuna.
Between labyrinthine alleys, small courtyards, fountains and viewpoints, you'll discover traces of Islamic Lisbon, its enclosure and its medina.
Target audience: over 12 years old
Duration: 150 minutes
Partner: Castelo São Jorge (Lisboa Cultura)
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Who's who in this house?
Inspired by the famous game "Who's Who?", this workshop invites participants to become archaeologists, to explore the remains found in the Lisbon Museum - Casa dos Bicos and discover the people who have lived or passed through this place over the centuries, from Roman merchants to Renaissance nobles.
Through visual clues, strategic questions and lots of observation, players will eliminate hypotheses and reconstruct identities. In the end, archaeology becomes a real game of logic, memory and deduction. Are you ready to find out... who's who in this house?
Target audience: over 8 years old
Duration: 75 minutes
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A 500-year-old house
Located by the Tagus, Casa dos Bicos is one of the most remarkable examples of 16th century civil architecture. Built by Brás de Albuquerque around 1522, this building has witnessed different eras and uses; and its Archaeological Center houses remains from the Roman occupation to the present day.
On this visit, participants will explore the history of the house and the city, discovering the secrets hidden behind its diamond-shaped stones or "beaks".
Target audience: over 10 years old
Duration: 75 minutes
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