National Coach Museum
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Allessandra
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The National Coach Museum of Lisbon, Portugal is one of the most impressive and most visited attractions in the city. It is impressive in not only its holdings but in its setting. The museum is housed in the old Horse Riding Arena of the Belém Palace, formerly a Royal Palace which is now the official residence of the President of Portugal. The Horse Riding Area was built after 1787 following the Neoclassical design of Italian architect Giacomo Azzolini.
The museum was created in 1905 by Queen Amélia to house an extensive collection of carriages belonging to the Portuguese royal family and nobility. The collection gives a full picture of the development of carriages from the late 16th through the 19th centuries, with carriages made in Italy, Portugal, France, Spain, Austria and England. Admission is a basic €5 for adults and less for pensioners and young people/students.
Category: Museums
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