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Casa Fernando Pessoa

ArtHistoryLiteratureClosed · Opens 10amFrom €5Rato (Metro, Yellow Line, 15 min walk)

Casa Fernando Pessoa befindet sich in dem Gebäude, in dem Portugals großer modernistischer Dichter von 1920 bis zu seinem Tod 1935 lebte. 1993 wurde das Haus als „Haus der Poesie“ für die Öffentlichkeit zugänglich gemacht. Die Dauerausstellung auf drei Etagen stellt Pessoas Heteronyme vor, zeigt Almada Negreiros’ Porträt des Dichters, rekonstruiert seine Wohnung und präsentiert seine als Nationaler Schatz eingestufte Privatbibliothek. Ergänzt wird das Haus durch einen Raum für Wechselausstellungen, eine öffentliche Poesiebibliothek sowie ein regelmäßiges Programm mit Lesungen und Veranstaltungen.

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Getting there

Rua Coelho da Rocha, 16-18, 1250-088 Lisboa, Portugal

Nearest station: Rato (Metro, Yellow Line, 15 min walk), Rua Saraiva de Carvalho (Tram 25 and 28, 5 min walk), Jardim da Estrela (Bus 709, 713, 720, 738, 5 min walk)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €5

Ages 13-25 EUR 2.50; visitors with disabilities EUR 3.50; under 12 free; Lisboa Card holders free; guided tours EUR 6

Nearby

Fundação Arpad Szenes – Vieira da Silva

Art10 min walk

Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência

Natural History12 min walk

Atelier-Museu Júlio Pomar

Architecture14 min walk

Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida

Design15 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Casa Fernando Pessoa cost?
Standard adult admission to Casa Fernando Pessoa is €5. Ages 13-25 EUR 2.50; visitors with disabilities EUR 3.50; under 12 free; Lisboa Card holders free; guided tours EUR 6. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Casa Fernando Pessoa?
Casa Fernando Pessoa is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00; closed Mondays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Library open Tuesday to Friday only.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Casa Fernando Pessoa?
Casa Fernando Pessoa is located at Rua Coelho da Rocha, 16-18, 1250-088 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Campo de Ourique area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Rato (Metro, Yellow Line, 15 min walk), Rua Saraiva de Carvalho (Tram 25 and 28, 5 min walk), Jardim da Estrela (Bus 709, 713, 720, 738, 5 min walk).
What can I see at Casa Fernando Pessoa?
Die Wohnung in Campo de Ourique, in der Fernando Pessoa seine letzten 15 Lebensjahre verbrachte, ist heute ein Haus der Poesie mit seiner Privatbibliothek. Current highlights include The Eternal Ark – Fernando Pessoa and Posterity, Fernando Pessoa's Private Library, Echos aus der Sammlung – Der anarchistische Bankier von Mário Botas (Echoes from the Collection – The Anarchist Banker by Mário Botas).
Do I need to book Casa Fernando Pessoa in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Casa Fernando Pessoa?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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