Experts' Choice Award Museu Nacional dos Coches
What the experts agree on
Europe's finest collection of ornate royal carriages displayed in a stunning former royal riding school with a painted ceiling. Don't miss the scarlet-and-gold Coach of the Oceans and gilded aristocratic coaches dating to Philip II's era.
“Portugal's fairy-tale coach museum used to be located in former royal stables.”
– Travel + Leisure
Frommer's "The most visited attraction in Lisbon, the National Coach Museum is the finest of its type in the world." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Don't miss Pope Clement XI’s stunning ride, the scarlet-and-gold Coach of the Oceans, or the old royal riding school, Antigo Picadeiro Real, across the street." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Carriage Museum, founded by Queen Amelia in 1904, has a splendid collection of carriages, the oldest of which is the magnificently painted four-wheeler brought to Portugal by Philip II." Full review
Fodor's "In a former royal riding school with a gorgeous painted ceiling, the National Coach Museum has a dazzling collection of gloriously gilded horse-drawn carriages." Full review
Frommer's "One of Europe's finest collections of horse-drawn coaches and one of the most-visited museums in the country. It was founded in 1905 to showcase the carriages of the aristocracy and royal family." Full review
