President Armen Sarkissian visited the National Museum of Ancient Art in Lisbon

President Armen Sarkissian, who is in Portugal on a working visit, on April 8 visited the National Museum of Ancient Art in Lisbon.

The President of Armenia toured the halls of the museum, which contain the most significant art works and collections of Portugal, including paintings, sculptures, gold and silver jewelry, furniture, and decorative art pieces.

Armen Sarkissian observed the cultural heritage on display and art works which were declared to be Portugal’s “national treasure.”

The National Museum of Ancient Art in Lisbon was founded in 1884 and possesses over 40 thousand exhibits ranging from the Middle Ages to the beginning of the 19th century; they are important not only for Portugal but also from the viewpoint of the preservation of the world art heritage.