Within the walls of St. George’s Castle,
on a very quiet and safe neighbourhood,
KALATHOS HOUSE
has one of the most exclusive locations
of Lisbon historic district.
of Lisbon historic district.
Dive inside the walled neighbourhood of the Lisbon Castle and stay in a house placed in a site full of history – some of the remains found around date from as far back as the 6th century BC.
The most passionate about history and archaeology, after staying in this apartments with modern conditions of hospitality but with solid foundations on ancient history, will be able to observe the archaeological pieces that were found also at "Kalathos House" during its reconstruction, in the Museum of the St. George Castle, just a mere hundred metres far.
Enjoy a break on house private patios if you stay on ground floor apartments: Kalathos House One (with 13 square meters) or on Kalathos House Two (with 23 square meters).
Book one of our 3 apartments via following links:
in the other apartments (one, two & three) located on the same building !!!
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Beco do Forno do Castelo, 18 -- 1100-250 Lisboa
OUR PHOTOS:
Kalathos House One:
Some objects and remains found during
Kalathos House reconstructuion:
(Beco do Forno do Castelo, Lote 40)
During the building rehabilitation, was discovered an ancient Iberian vase named Kalathos, vase in the form of a top hat, used to keep the wool or fruits, often used in ancient Greek art as a symbol of abundance and fertility. This name was used to baptize the modern lodgement building, with its 3 apartements for turistic acomodation.
Permanent Exhibition
Open for visitation, the collection consists of objects found in the archaeological area (Archaeological Site) and provides an introduction to the various cultures and lifestyles from the 7th century B.C. to the 18th century which contributed to building modern-day Lisbon, with particular emphasis on the Moorish period from the 11th – 12th centuries.
Usefull links:
Open for visitation, the collection consists of objects found in the archaeological area (Archaeological Site) and provides an introduction to the various cultures and lifestyles from the 7th century B.C. to the 18th century which contributed to building modern-day Lisbon, with particular emphasis on the Moorish period from the 11th – 12th centuries.
Usefull links:
- PLAN YOUR VISIT to St. Jorge's Lisbon Castle
- The Museum - at St. Jorge's Lisbon Castle
- 'Kalathos House' at Archaelogical Site
- 2014 Congress Conquest and Romanization of the Tagus Valley (Beco do Forno do Castelo, Lote 40, pages 122-148)
- LISBON CULTURAL AGENDA
