Fodor's Expert Review Convento do Carmo

The Carmelite Convent—once Lisbon's largest—was built in 1389 and all but ruined by the 1755 earthquake. The ruins are hauntingly beautiful, and the convent's sacristy houses the Museu Arqueológico do Carmo (Carmelite Archaeological Museum), a small collection of ceramic tiles, ancient coins, and other city finds. The tree-shaded square outside—accessible via a walkway from the top of the Elevador de Santa Justa—is a scenic, tree-shaded spot to dawdle over a coffee or a cocktail.