Museu Militar de Elvas
Museu Militar de Elvas
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hans-jaguar
Santa Comba Dao, Portugal24,385 contributions
Oct 2020
Also need to visit is the “Military Museum” located in the “Quartel do Casarão”». The name of the barracks was placed in memory of a large building that Cosmander, a Dutch Jesuit, had demolished in the 17th century. In the museum you can find all kind of things related and used by the military of Portugal. Those things are placed as well on the inside and on the outside. It will take some time to visit the complete museum, but it is worth every step. Certainly for people who love the military stuff.
Written October 28, 2020
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Chanito
Córdoba440 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Located in what were the military cantonments of a large part of the huge fortification of the city, and still belonging to the army of Portugal, it is an interesting visit. It offers many pieces of great historical value, not only military. Nice recreations.
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Written November 17, 2024
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parthianshot
Bath, UK88 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
We went here because another visitor the day before was raving about the place. Lucky them had a free entry as it was a public holiday.
We visited the next morning so had to pay a few euros to get in. Overall it wasn't bad value for money, but was a bit like one of those meals where you feel full but soon after are hungry again.
There's lots to see, and you get a real soldier to guide you round as he unlocks and locks various doors on the tour. He doesn't act as guide though and the leaflets offered only really talk about the buildings etc.
There are though quite good signs in portugese and english on most exhibits.
the first section were once stables then when horses phased out they became barracks and ablutions blocks; now, housing various sections on horses, communications and medical matters. A mixed bag but facinating enough.
Strangely we were told we couldn't take pictures but I read reviews of others and they were allowed?
The indoor vehicle section was facinating, does anyone know why a lot of cars and jeeps have 2 steering wheels and other controls?
And they have a genuine 1956 Hillman Minx, by first ever car, probably the only one still in existance today ...
We visited the next morning so had to pay a few euros to get in. Overall it wasn't bad value for money, but was a bit like one of those meals where you feel full but soon after are hungry again.
There's lots to see, and you get a real soldier to guide you round as he unlocks and locks various doors on the tour. He doesn't act as guide though and the leaflets offered only really talk about the buildings etc.
There are though quite good signs in portugese and english on most exhibits.
the first section were once stables then when horses phased out they became barracks and ablutions blocks; now, housing various sections on horses, communications and medical matters. A mixed bag but facinating enough.
Strangely we were told we couldn't take pictures but I read reviews of others and they were allowed?
The indoor vehicle section was facinating, does anyone know why a lot of cars and jeeps have 2 steering wheels and other controls?
And they have a genuine 1956 Hillman Minx, by first ever car, probably the only one still in existance today ...
Written May 13, 2018
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AustinSpeedy
Ormskirk, UK251 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
We were met at the entrance by a smart young Portuguese soldier who explained that the entry fee was 1 Euro fir the outside areas and 3 for everything. WE opted for the whole experience and we were given a personal guided tour by another young soldier. The best bit was the transport section containing some old and some not-so-old vehicles, guns and training aids for the army mechanics. The boring bit was the endless displays of horse harness, saddles and similar items, but others might have the opposite view!
Written April 26, 2015
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Stuart M
Lisbon, Portugal93 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
Well we were told it was free on a Sunday morning... didn't tell us the inside displays were closed. Silly little conscripts, clueless muppets but a pleasant stroll around some WW1 tanks and cannons. When I got back to the Algarve, seven hours by coach, my vicar asked if I visited the British Cemetery there...Next time. Incidentally don't go to Pizza Rica, it is horrible.
Written July 5, 2013
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account2018
Nuku'alofa, Tonga212 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
3 euro to visit. Its quite old-fashioned, all artefacts, no history, but its got lots of vehicles, and nearly everything is labelled in English. A bonus is the access to the fortifications in that corner of the city, good to unravel how they all work.
Written October 12, 2023
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TheBeckhams421
London, UK220 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Firstly this museum was open when others weren’t. We were really surprised at how much time we spent there and what a unique and interesting collection we found. We loved all the horse tack. I took loads of photos of all the various equipages used to pull guns and supplies during various conflicts. Interesting to see the head collar they used for euthanising the creatures when no gun was to hand. Saddles bearing machine guns. Gas masks for horses. The communication section was brilliant - from the earliest semaphore used in the Peninsula Wars to modern day field telephones. Large collection of wonderful vehicles. I could go on ... I’ve been to many military museums and here I saw a lot of well-displayed artefacts that I’ve never seen before. Not all roped off either. If you’ve got even a passing interest in these subjects then factor in an hour or two for a visit.
Written February 18, 2018
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alittletoolate
Doncaster, UK3,408 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
this large museum has a lot of potential with a ton of exhibits on all things military and the tanks on show and many other military vehicles from the past were an eye opener and worth the admission costs alone.
Written January 28, 2018
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192michelle
Aylesbury, UK37 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
We just did the ‘Outside’ section which was only E1 each and we were able to wander about a large section of the old fortifications which we found interesting. There’s we’re some good views of the city and the Northern and Southern forts.
Written January 3, 2018
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Ncas
Cornwall, UK224 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
This is worth a look, but not probably a detour! The museum is housed in the old barracks but there is too many exhibits of horse reins, saddles etc.... The last few rooms are more interesting, but it's not very inspiring and young children would get bored easily!
Written June 10, 2016
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