Casa Fernando Pessoa in Lisbon: photos, reviews

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Casa Fernando Pessoa, located in Lisbon's charming Campo de Ourique neighborhood, offers an enriching dive into the world of the renowned 20th-century poet. This cultural center features a captivating blend of cultural and literary attractions, making it a perfect spot for both enthusiasts of literature and curious visitors. With an average rating of 4.5 on Google, this museum invites you to explore its engaging setup over a recommended visit time of 1-2 hours.

As you journey through the building, the top floor unveils fascinating heteronyms, while the second floor houses a cozy private library and reading room, ideal for quiet contemplation. On the first floor, you step into the recreated apartment of Fernando Pessoa, adorned with sentimental artifacts and thoughtful information about his life.

Suitable for children and equipped with toilets, Casa Fernando Pessoa is accessible for all visitors. The incredibly lovely staff enhances the fantastic experience with welcoming hospitality and insightful knowledge. Whether you're attending a lecture, browsing the library, or reflecting in the poet's apartment, every moment spent here is undeniably worth the money.

Recommended visit time

1-2 hours

Features

Suitable for children, Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Toilet

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Estrela (Basílica)

Bus stop 357 m walk

R. Coelho Rocha

Bus stop 222 m walk

Estrela - R. Domingos Sequeira

Transit station 300 m walk

Jardim Estrela

Bus station 251 m walk

4.5

based on 2,017 reviews

Google

4.5/5 2,017 reviews

Abbie Luck

Fantastic experience! First of all, the staff are incredibly lovely and made me feel very welcome as a solo traveller. You start from the third floor and work your way down, the top floor, about Pessoa's "heteronyms" were fascinating and I especially enjoyed sitting and listening to the poetry. I went on a Tuesday morning which was quiet and it almost felt eerie. The second floor was the private library which was incredible to see, and a reading room, though I couldn't spot any English copies. The first, the apartment Fernando Pessoa last lived. Lots of sentimental objects, photographs and information as well as a video testimony from his niece. I actually didn't know who he was upon coming to Lisbon, but picked up his poetry in Liveria Bertrand and devoured in one evening. From deep diving the author I found Casa Fernando Pessoa and knew I needed to go. Very much worth the money. Just be careful when putting into maps as it first took me to a wrong location, another residence where he lived which was just a plaque on the wall.

Lisiane Oviedo

Esplêndido! Em pensar que um dos meus escritores favoritos viveu naquela casa nos seus 15 últimos anos de vida é de arrepiar! Explorei cada cantinho e, ao final, fizemos um delicioso brunch no bistrô. Aliás, todo o bairro Campo de Ourique vale a pena.

Casa Fernando Pessoa in Lisbon

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