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Imagine, if you will, a man with a vision so grand it outlived him. This vision became the Fundau00e7u00e3o Calouste Gulbenkian.

The Fundau00e7u00e3o Calouste Gulbenkian is more than just a building. It is a testament to one man’s legacy. Calouste Gulbenkian was an Armenian oil magnate. He chose Lisbon as the home for his foundation.

Founded in 1956 the Fundau00e7u00e3o Calouste Gulbenkian promotes art, science and education. Gulbenkian bequeathed his assets to Portugal. His goal was to benefit all humanity.

The Fundau00e7u00e3o Calouste Gulbenkian houses an impressive museum. It has Calouste Gulbenkian’s private art collection. The collection includes ancient and modern pieces. You will see art from various periods and regions.

But the Fundau00e7u00e3o Calouste Gulbenkian is not just a museum. It also has the Gulbenkian Orchestra. The Gulbenkian Orchestra performs concerts at the Grande Auditu00f3rio. This auditorium seats over 1200 people. The Fundau00e7u00e3o Calouste Gulbenkian also supports the Gulbenkian Science Institute. This institute conducts biological and biomedical research.

The Fundau00e7u00e3o Calouste Gulbenkian complex includes a park. Gonu00e7alo Ribeiro Telles designed the Gulbenkian Park. Take a stroll through this urban oasis.

The Fundau00e7u00e3o Calouste Gulbenkian has branches beyond Lisbon. It has centers in Paris and the United Kingdom. The Fundau00e7u00e3o Calouste Gulbenkian also supports Armenian communities worldwide.

The Fundau00e7u00e3o Calouste Gulbenkian’s main premises opened in 1969. Ruy Athouguia, Pedro Cid and Alberto Pessoa designed it. The complex includes an auditorium and exhibition spaces. It also has a building for the museum and art library.

The Fundau00e7u00e3o Calouste Gulbenkian also gives out Gulbenkian Prizes. These Gulbenkian Prizes recognize outstanding contributions to various fields.

Calouste Gulbenkian was a man of vision. The Fundau00e7u00e3o Calouste Gulbenkian is a tribute to his legacy. It enriches Lisbon and the world. It fosters art, science and education for generations to come. The Fundau00e7u00e3o Calouste Gulbenkian stands as a beacon of culture and knowledge.

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