From this darkness – the earthquake was felt far beyond Lisbon, though the city was hit ... the site is also home to the Carmo Archaeological Museum, which was founded in 1864 and was the ...

There, you can discover some exceptional works of art, including a gigantic panel depicting the city of Lisbon as it was before the 1755 earthquake. The museum's peaceful setting, with its ...

The 1755 earthquake of Lisbon had such a profound effect on the world that we are still feeling its impact today. As well as devastating one of the most important cities of the 18th century ...