• History. A view along the Tagus River, c. 1730, showing the area in Santa Maria Maior and the Casa dos Bicos (tenth from the right in front of the right square).
  • Inaugurated in 2014, the Museum of Lisbon - Casa dos Bicos features a long-term exhibition area, which includes a visit to archaeological ruins.
  • Casa dos Bicos, Lisbon. The "house of spikes" is one of Lisbon's few 16th-century buildings. ... Admission and Tickets to Casa dos Bicos.
  • The Casa dos Bicos was built around 1523 by Bras de Albuquerque (1501-1581), son of the first governor of Portuguese India, Afonso de Albuquerque.
  • The Casa dos Bicos, which belongs to the Museum of Lisbon and is currently home to the José Saramago Foundation, is unique.
  • Pass the grand Casa dos Bicos, with its façade of diamond-shaped stones. Stop here to learn about Portugal’s famous tiles at the Azulejo Museum.
  • The upper floors of Casa dos Bicos are occupied by the José Saramago Foundation, an organization dedicated to the life and work of the famed writer.
  • Inaugurated in 2014, the Museum of Lisbon - Casa dos Bicos features a perminant display which includes a visit to archaeological ruins.
  • Casa dos Bicos is located on the western boundary of Alfama, right next to Lisbon's downtown (Baixa) and is within 12 minutes' walk from Rossio Square.
  • Casa dos Bicos, Lisbon. This "House of Spikes" is an architectural curiosity, faced with diamond-shaped stones (a total of 1125).