Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Magnificent selection of coaches
- Largest collection of carriages in the world
Time required: 60 minutes
Phone: +351 21 361 0850
Web site: http://en.museudoscoches...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday - Sunday: | 10am - 6pm |
| Monday: | Closed |
| January 1, Easter Sunday, May 1 and Dec. 25: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 5 € |
Public transport:
- Tram Line 15: Belém stop
Address: Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, 1300-044 Lisbon
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: CB Photography
Things you need to know:
- The Lisbon Coach Museum is dedicated to carriages with the largest collection of its kind in the world
- The ostentatiously decorated coaches on display present the staggering wealth and extravagance of Portugal's late elite
- The musuem is installed in the ornate 18th century royal horse riding arena, part of the Belem Palace, the residence of the president of Portugal
- Queen Amélia opened the museum in 1905 to showcase the royal family's vast collection of coaches
- The museum exhibits show the development of carriages between the 16th and 19th century, and how coach builders tried to outshine each other through elaborate decoration of their masterpieces
- The coaches come from all over Europe: Italy, Portugal, France, Spain, Austria and England
What to do there:
- Walk around and admire the magnificent collection of coaches made for royalty
Tips & Insights:
- Free admission with Lisboa Card
