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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...

Ask Me  Lisboa is the place you can purchase a Lisboa Card, book attractions, or just take a glimpse of must-sees in Lisbon. Maps and  Follow me Lisboa  booklets are available for free. There are many Ask Me Lisboa booths all over Lisbon but personally the best place is right at the airport and easy to find. Before you leave there, go to the Ask Me Lisboa and check out all the info available. Using a google map, you can also easily spot one at train stations or popular tourist sites. Just in case you wonder where they are, here is the info. As each place has different business hours, it's better to check before heading to Ask Me Lisboa . (A) Airport  At the airport , it is at the arrival terminal. Phone number: +351 218450660 Business hours ▶ 07h - 24h (B) Train stations (1) Inside  Rossio station Phone number: +351 912409142  Business hours ▶ 09:00 / 13:00 • 14:00 / 18:00  ​ (2) Inside Santa Apolónia station Ph...