A former political prison of the Salazar dictatorship, now a museum on censorship, the secret police and the road to 25 April 1974; tiny isolation cells are preserved. Lisbon school groups and families come here to learn about the dictatorship; most tourists walk past it to the cathedral next door.
- Address
- Rua Augusto Rosa 42, 1100-059 Lisboa
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Low-cost entry (price not verified 2026)
- Price level
- €
- Free entry
- 18 May and 25 April
Also free for: Children up to 12; people with disabilities plus companion; APOM/ICOM
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Right next to the cathedral; the top-floor café window looks over the Sé.