Casa dos Bicos, Lisbon

Name: Casa dos Bicos
Address: Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 10, Lisbon, 1100-135, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 099 3811

#55 among attractions in Lisbon

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Facts and practical information

The Casa dos Bicos is a historical house in the civil parish of Santa Maria Maior, in the Portuguese municipality of Lisbon. The house, built in the early 16th century in the Alfama neighbourhood, has a curious façade of spikes, influenced by Italian Renaissance palaces and Portuguese Manueline styles. It survived the disastrous 1755 Lisbon earthquake that destroyed much of the city, but over time was abandoned as a residence and used as a warehouse. After a 20th-century renovation, it became the headquarters of the José Saramago Foundation and a location of the Museum of Lisbon. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1523 (501 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 38°42'33"N, 9°7'58"W

Address

Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 10Santa Maria Maior (Sé)Lisbon 1100-135 Portugal

Contact

+351 21 099 3811

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Day trips

Casa dos Bicos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Casa dos Bicos open?

Casa dos Bicos is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Casa dos Bicos?

Nearby attractions include José Saramago Foundation, Lisbon (1 min walk), Lisbon Cathedral, Lisbon (2 min walk), Cadeia do Aljube, Lisbon (2 min walk), Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição Velha, Lisbon (3 min walk).

How to get to Casa dos Bicos by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa dos Bicos:

Bus

Campo das Cebolas • Lines: 10B (1 min walk)
Sul e Sueste • Lines: 206, 210, 711, 728, 735, 759, 781, 782, 794 (3 min walk)

Tram

Limoeiro • Lines: 12E, 28E (3 min walk)
Sé • Lines: 12E, 28E (3 min walk)

Metro

Terreiro do Paço • Lines: Azul (5 min walk)
Baixa-Chiado • Lines: Azul, Verde (11 min walk)

Train

Lisboa Santa Apolónia (16 min walk)
Rossio (16 min walk)

Ferry

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (20 min walk)