Museu da Agua da EPAL
Museu da Agua da EPAL
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GoingGuide
Nottingham, UK2,550 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Excellent mixture of midern and historical technology to display the development of the water system over a period of time. An easy to understand and well presented informative museum section displaying the use of water and how the current system works, along with changes over the years. Lots of hands on devices to interact with information. In addition the historical structure of the once steam powered pumping station is fascinating to experience. Plenty to do and suitable for all ages. Well worth a visit.
Written October 29, 2022
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Jan v
Hanoi, Vietnam111 contributions
Jun 2021
When you're interested in the water supply history of Lisbon this is a must.
It was for me impressive to see how they did this in the beginning of 1900.
The tour starts with general information which is also interesting.
But there wil also be people who don't care
It was for me impressive to see how they did this in the beginning of 1900.
The tour starts with general information which is also interesting.
But there wil also be people who don't care
Written June 7, 2021
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Artur V
145 contributions
Sep 2013 • Family
The real beautiful part of this museum, which I recommend is in Amoreiras. There is very few information how to get there.
Mãe de água water very big reservoir is in Amoreiras It aimed to receive and distribute the water provided by the Águas Livres Aqueduct. Inside deserves highlight the water tank with a capacity of 5500 m3 and 7.5 meters deep. It features a terrace with panoramic views over the city of Lisbon. For its beauty and grandeur, the Mae de Agua hold cultural initiatives, such as art exhibitions, concerts, ballets and theater.
Mãe de água water very big reservoir is in Amoreiras It aimed to receive and distribute the water provided by the Águas Livres Aqueduct. Inside deserves highlight the water tank with a capacity of 5500 m3 and 7.5 meters deep. It features a terrace with panoramic views over the city of Lisbon. For its beauty and grandeur, the Mae de Agua hold cultural initiatives, such as art exhibitions, concerts, ballets and theater.
Written September 8, 2013
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Claire P
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Feb 2020
This museum is tucked away in a side street in the Alfama district of Lisbon, about a 10 minute walk from Santa Apolonia Station. If you’re going to the Tile Museum then it is on the way and worth a visit. The entrance room provides the history of the Lisbon Aquaduct, parts of which you can still see today, and the reservoirs that serve Lisbon. You can then walk round the fully preserved (although not running) pumping station containing the original beam engines. Walk upstairs and see even more of the engine structure. It’s all beautifully maintained and the upper gallery is filled with light and you have views down to the waterfront. Worth a visit.
Written February 5, 2020
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Vivian M
Dumfries, VA738 contributions
Sep 2019
Walking on top of the Aqueduct felt like a long-march headed to nothing. You kind of expect to see the aqueduct, but instead seeing the view of the surrounding areas. Yes, you are way up there on top of the aqueduct, but in reality, you would be able to see it much better from down below.
Written September 30, 2019
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vuepoint
Torquay, UK831 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
This water museum gathers together the history of water supplies in Lisbon since Roman Times. It is only a small building but you get a clear picture of the city's water utility with information about consumption and treatment works.
The old pumping machinery from the 19th century is still in place, great machinery with brass work and wood content.
The old pumping machinery from the 19th century is still in place, great machinery with brass work and wood content.
Written May 22, 2016
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Kevin W
London333 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
"Museu da Agua" appears to be used for multiple sites so be careful about which one you are going to. This museum is also known as the Barbadinhos Steam Pumping Station (ESTAÇÃO ELEVATÓRIA A VAPOR DOS BARBADINHOS).
If you are walking along Calcada (cc) dos Barbadinhos in the downhill direction you can easily miss the turning for the museum. You need to turn into Rua do Alviela but the sign is only visible if you are walking up the road. This is common elsewhere in Lisbon so make sure you know which road takes you to attractions. Some signs are very faded too.
The museum has an interesting large room explaining how drinking water is processed with some old artefacts. And there's the attractive vast room with its huge antique water pumps that used to pump water around Lisbon starting in the 19th century. It feels like it's lacking something that brings everything together and explains how the pumps and decommissioned boilers all worked together with the water source but maybe I missed something somewhere?
Small/medium size museums in Lisbon often close for lunch. Check the opening hours before you go on as many sites as you can to find out when it might be open.
This is part of Lisbon's old underground and overground aqueduct system for water. In theory, you can do tours of this which sound very interesting but for me it all went very badly and wasted my time and money. See https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g189158-d3923954-r946561807-Reservatorio_da_Patriarcal-Lisbon_Lisbon_District_Central_Portugal.html for detail on this.
If you are walking along Calcada (cc) dos Barbadinhos in the downhill direction you can easily miss the turning for the museum. You need to turn into Rua do Alviela but the sign is only visible if you are walking up the road. This is common elsewhere in Lisbon so make sure you know which road takes you to attractions. Some signs are very faded too.
The museum has an interesting large room explaining how drinking water is processed with some old artefacts. And there's the attractive vast room with its huge antique water pumps that used to pump water around Lisbon starting in the 19th century. It feels like it's lacking something that brings everything together and explains how the pumps and decommissioned boilers all worked together with the water source but maybe I missed something somewhere?
Small/medium size museums in Lisbon often close for lunch. Check the opening hours before you go on as many sites as you can to find out when it might be open.
This is part of Lisbon's old underground and overground aqueduct system for water. In theory, you can do tours of this which sound very interesting but for me it all went very badly and wasted my time and money. See https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g189158-d3923954-r946561807-Reservatorio_da_Patriarcal-Lisbon_Lisbon_District_Central_Portugal.html for detail on this.
Written May 6, 2024
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Beverly J
New England128 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
We really enjoyed this small museum. You get a glimpse of the development of water as a public utility in Lisbon, from the Roman times till the present. There's also general information about water consumption and treatment, the environment, etc. Finally, the 19th century pumping equipment is fantastic -- brass, wood, steel, beautifully designed. I couldn't help but think of steampunk art. It's on the tour bus route, and I think kids would enjoy a quick visit.
Written April 14, 2016
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Lawrence J
Golspie, UK5 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Interesting preserved steam beam engines x4, one still operated by electricity. Must have been quite a sight when operational .
Written September 23, 2024
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cowenzo
Bologna, Italy118 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
We thought that the museum had a lot more to offer but really it is only the long bridge that contains the water pipes that connects the two hillsides of Lisbon. Nice view though from this height.
Written April 13, 2019
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Museu da Agua. Can anyone tell me the entrance fee and opening times. Thanks?
Written September 8, 2016
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