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Enjoy a visit to the History of Cod Visitor Center with your entry ticket. Discover an exhibition telling the story of the cod fish as a symbol of Portuguese food, culture, and history.

Highlights

• Get your entry ticket beforehand and explore the museum at your own leisure
• Explore the history of the cod fish as a symbol of Portuguese food, culture and history
• Enjoy stories passed down from generations of sailors and fishermen
• Learn more about how the bacalhau is fished and new recipes for preparing it

Description

Learn more about how the cod is central to Portuguese culture with your entry ticket to the History of Cod Visitor Center. Located in Lisbon’s historical city center on the waterfront, it’s conveniently located near many of Lisbon’s top attractions. Discover how the cod fish became a defining symbol of the food, culture and history of Portugal, and how fishermen would travel to the ends of the Earth to fish them. Follow the various sections of the exhibition to find out the history of cod fishing — particularly of Portuguese sailors who traveled as far as Greenland and Newfoundland to get it. Learn of how the myth of the ‘faithful friend’ at table came about, and examine the future of cod, its consumption, how it is fished, plus new ways in which it can be cooked. A definite for foodies interested in Portuguese cuisine, and lovers of Portuguese culture.

Includes

Entry Ticket for the History of Cod Visitor Center

Important Information

• • A maximum of 4 people can enter the exhibition per timeslot, with an interval of 4 minutes between timeslots

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund