MILITARY MUSEUM PORTO

The Military Museum of Porto is among the most unique Portugal places to visit that features a large collection of light arms, military equipment, army uniforms, as well as a wide array of heavy artillery. It also features armaments, cannons, vehicles, and much more. What makes the museum distinct is its marvelous collection of miniature figures of soldiers from various armies across the globe.

Take a tour of this unique military museum that houses one of the most interesting collections of light weapons, army uniforms, military equipment, cannons, vehicles, and heavy artillery. The museum has one major difference that stands it apart from other similar museums across the world. It has the most distinct collection of almost 16000 miniature figures of soldiers from all the armies in the entire world.

These also include figures that represent some of the most notable and renowned military leaders and dictators from across the world ranging from Ramses II to Hitler. All the figures are produced by various European companies such as Britain's (UK), Elastolin, Heyde and Lineol (all Germany). 

The Museum is housed in a 19th century building located in the Bonfim district of Porto that was the former headquarters of the much dreaded secret police PIDE during the days of the Salazar.

Highlights

• Explore one of the most interesting Portugal places to visit that is run entirely by the Portuguese military and you will also be greeted by a soldier in full uniform.
• Witness the mind blowing collection of almost 16000 miniature soldiers that are segregated in separate glass cases in accordance to the countries to which they belong.
• Head to the main building that has the collection of paintings, toy soldiers, and the most ancient and valuable historic weapons and uniforms.
• Take a closer look at the original sword of Afonso Henriques, an entire room dedicated to the 1891 Revolution, and the larger guns and vehicles from World War I and World War II.