National Coach Museum
The National Coach Museum opens a world of royal mobility right before you. Here, a storied collection of ceremonial and gala coaches and equestrian gear traces Portugal’s dynastic life from the 16th to the 19th century, with around 9,000 objects in the archives of transport and elegance. The collection is split between two buildings: the historic Royal Riding School of the Belém Palace, built in 1787 and set in Afonso de Albuquerque Square, and a modern counterpart opened in 2015 across the street on Avenida da Índia. The newer building was designed in a collaborative project led by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, with the Ricardo Bak Gordon studio and engineer Rui Furtado, bringing the carriages into a contemporary light while preserving their ceremonial aura. …
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