The fabulous art collection of the wealthy Armenian oil magnate, Calouste Gulbenkian who died in 1955, is one of the finest private collections in the world. A visit to the Museu da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian leaves an appreciation of the enormous contribution made to the City of Lisbon. The art of the French Impressionists, sculptures and paintings from the 15th century, a large collection of Islamic works, Chinese vases, Japanese prints and lacquerware are some of the exhibits in the large collection. Portugal’s modern artists are represented in a new gallery in the grounds of this estate in the Centro Arte de Moderna. The Gulbenkian Foundation sponsors the arts.

Lisbon's Museu da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian indeed houses a collection that even the not so enthusiastic will appreciate, best make a turn past the museum during your visit to Lisbon, just to be sure that you don't miss out on something worthwhile. The quality Lisbon hotels will welcome you warmly and give you many reasons to contemplate a return visit.