National Coche Museum

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Avenida da India n 136 | Located on the Afonso de Albuquerque Square in the western area of Lisbon in the Belém district, Lisbon 1300-300, Portugal
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All reviews horse drawn royal coaches on display riding school beautiful carriages pope clement great display unique collection jaw dropping works of art nice visit different perspective worth a trip lisboa card ticket office two hours jeronimos monastery
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Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

The collection is housed in two buildings and you can see one or both museums. The equestrian building beside the presidential palace, about a five min walk from JerĂłnimos is an Interesting building in itself where royal equestrian events were held. The coaches here though...More

Date of experience: March 2019
Thank Lesterbeach
Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

The workmanship on these coaches is amazing and no wonder only the aristocracy and church could afford them! I imagine the peasants would stand in awe, because I did. Well worth the time unless the excesses of the bourgeoisie will drive you into a Marxist...More

Date of experience: March 2019
Thank Sjb12345
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

There are several museums in Belem & this is one of the favourites - it is quite spectacular! It has the largest and most valuable collection of historical carriages in the world. the coaches are quite magnificent - made out of gold & velvet -...More

Date of experience: March 2019
Thank Bubbles73uk
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We went to the museum as we had been told it was worth visiting. I have never seen so many carriages from the ages including French. British, Spanish and Portugese Carriages. I am unaware of anything similar in the UK so if you have a...More

Date of experience: March 2019
Thank jonathant621
Reviewed November 26, 2018 via mobile

This place is amazing. The fact that all these have been preserved to see is incredible. The craftsmanship that has gone into these with the tools available at the time is just astonishing. Definitely recommend.

Date of experience: November 2018
Thank Pirateskully
Reviewed November 17, 2018 via mobile

Not very much to do here but a cute place to go away from all the tourists and the coaches are truly fabulous. Something you would not see elsewhere and a change from the normal Places to go. Also, the small museum Was on €4...More

Date of experience: November 2018
1  Thank Nixcab
Reviewed November 16, 2018

Just besides overcrowded Jeronimos monastery lies modern museum of coaches without ticket office line. While the building is not very impressive, the shown carriages definitely are. Kings coaches, children's coaches, even first (French-made) automobile imported to Portugal are all on display, some with unbelievable decorations....More

Date of experience: October 2018
Thank Janoshka
Reviewed November 8, 2018 via mobile

Worth a trip from Lisbon to Belém. The restoration of the carriage, the explanations and the sheer number of beautiful carriages is impressive. Don’t miss it!

Date of experience: November 2018
Thank Gottago1950
Reviewed October 29, 2018

Got off the Grey Line HO/HO bus at the Coach Museum. Toured the museum with the fantastic coaches from the early days of the Portuguese empire through the invention of the gasoline powered auto in 1895. Many were similar in appearance, but there were some...More

Date of experience: September 2018
Thank Ronald L
Reviewed October 8, 2018

This is a fun and interesting place to visit, particularly if you are on a group tour with an excellent guide who can fill in the blanks of what to look for. The nuances and anecdotes were fantastic as described by our guide, Paula. After...More

Date of experience: September 2018
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ZenaZee
January 18, 2019|
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Response from ALVinagre | Reviewed this property |
Hi! Yes, the museum has a park and it is free but very limited number of parking spots. Nearby in the other side of the train line (nearby the boat station) you have a big and free park. If you have any doubts, don't... More
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AVasNYC
August 22, 2017|
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Response from Douglas552 | Reviewed this property |
Hello! it is a fascinating place and you need a good hour to appreciate both halls and longer if its of special interest. Enjoy!
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