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National coach museum is one of the most popular museums in Lisbon, drawing hundreds of thousands people every year. Inaugurated by the last queen of Portugal, Queen Amelia, in 1905, it houses some of the oldest coaches in the world and more. portrait of Queen Amelia, princess of France, married to King Carlos I of Portugal Por Museu Nacional dos Coches - http://www.matriznet.dgpc.pt/matriznet/home.aspx I have visited the museum a lot of times  but had no idea it is divided into two parts- Praça Afonso de Albuquerque and Av. da Índia 136, 1300-004 Lisboa .  After researching extensively to write this blog, I still didn't know.  Most info available in English doesn't say anything about two parts.  Only by taking a closer look at the leaflet from the museum did I realize it.  Worth learning Portuguese to appreciate this lovely city better.  original museum- Praça Afonso de Albuquerque Make sure you visit b...

Today was the day  my beautiful guest from Valencia was leaving.  Even though Lisbon is known for her beautiful sunny skies,  in winter it sometimes gets really foggy,  making me wonder whether I am in Lisbon or in London.  Winter mists can be kind of exotic to those who got used to sunny skies like Lisbonains. Winter is low season so it's much easier to get around. Less crowded and less waiting.  The downside is the tricky weather.  So when she booked my house,  I checked the weather forecast and everything seemed great.  No rain whatsoever.  She even mentioned she enjoyed beautiful sun a t my living room throughout her stay. (My house faces south, soaking in all the sun in winter.  It feels great snuggling on the couch and sunbathing.) In winter, it makes a big difference whether you have your sun all day or not. It's a blessing to live in a house facing south.  But today... ...