Military Museum-A nice surprise for all visitors
When I heard the name of Military Museum,
it was kind of a turn-off.
'Military Museum' sounded like a place for men, not for ladies.
That's why I didn't want to go there.
However, deciding to visit all the museums in Lisbon in person,
I headed there with my excited husband.
It was such a nice surprise to see the beautiful inside.
The place has full of history and flairs
Even though it is right next to Fado Museum
and it offers free admission to all visitors on Sunday mornings,
not many people visit this wonderful museum.
There were no brochures available
and it is really hard to find the museum's website.
Founded in 1842, the building itself has a historical value.
Its name has gone through some changes.
In 1852, Queen Maria II called this place Artillery Museum.
With its impressive artillery collections,
the museum is very important to artillery history.
I fell in love with this museum
as soon as I saw the first room.
The room in the photo below is called Vasco Da Gama room
as you can see his statue in it.
If you are into Greek and Roman mythology,
don't miss this museum with the gilded statues of Gods and Goddesses.
Do you love Luís Vaz de Camões, the great Portuguese poet?
Then Camões room is the place you will fall in love with this museum.
And if you are a history buff,
the beautiful azulejo walls on the yard show all the important history.
The museum is very very big and it even has a room for the last King and Queen's family.
The portraits of the last queen of Portugal, her husband, King Carlos I
and their children are hung on the walls.
My heart especially went out to the queen
as she lost her husband and her son due to Lisbon regicide.
Whatever your interests are, this place has all for you.
it was kind of a turn-off.
'Military Museum' sounded like a place for men, not for ladies.
That's why I didn't want to go there.
I headed there with my excited husband.
It was such a nice surprise to see the beautiful inside.
The place has full of history and flairs
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| Outside of the museum. Its entrance. |
Even though it is right next to Fado Museum
and it offers free admission to all visitors on Sunday mornings,
not many people visit this wonderful museum.
There were no brochures available
and it is really hard to find the museum's website.
Founded in 1842, the building itself has a historical value.
Its name has gone through some changes.
In 1852, Queen Maria II called this place Artillery Museum.
With its impressive artillery collections,
the museum is very important to artillery history.
 |
| Vasco Da Gama Room |
I fell in love with this museum
as soon as I saw the first room.
The room in the photo below is called Vasco Da Gama room
as you can see his statue in it.
If you are into Greek and Roman mythology,
don't miss this museum with the gilded statues of Gods and Goddesses.
Do you love Luís Vaz de Camões, the great Portuguese poet?
Then Camões room is the place you will fall in love with this museum.
the beautiful azulejo walls on the yard show all the important history.
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| Martim Moniz, the knight who used his body to keep the door of Saint Jorge Castle open. |
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| In this azulejo, you can see Martim Moniz keeping the door open. |
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| the first king of Protugal |
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| Carlos I |
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| the last queen of Portugal, Amelia |
and their children are hung on the walls.
My heart especially went out to the queen
as she lost her husband and her son due to Lisbon regicide.
 |
| The crown prince who was assassinated with King Carlos at Comercio Square. |
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| The last king of Portugal Manuel II |
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