Cavalo Museum by Alter Real Foundation

Visit this museum on archaeology, weapons, and engravings while in Alter do Chão, Portalegre, Portugal.

Cavalo Museum by Alter Real Foundation
© Câmara Municipal de Alter do Chão

The Museu do Cavalo (Carvalo Museum) is located in the town of Alter do Chão, in the district of Portalegre, Alentejo, Portugal.

The museum is home to the exhibition entitled “Horse and Man, a centuries-old relationship” (“O Cavalo e o Homem, uma relação milenar”) composed by pieces from the Rainer Daehnhardt collection, some more than 30,000 years old.

It’s specially interesting the work entitled “Knight, Death, and Devil” (“O cavaleiro, a morte e o diabo”), an engraving by master Alberto Durero from 1513.

More Information:

Location:

Coudelaria Alter Real

Tapada do Arneiro - Apartado 80, Alter do Chão, Portalegre, Alentejo, Portugal.

Ticket Price:

General Admission: 3,80€.
Children under 11 years old: free admission.
12 to 18 years: 1,20€.
Senior Citizens: 2,50€.

Phone:

(+351) 245 610 060.

E-mail:

FAR@AlterReal.pt

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✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

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Cavalo Museum by Alter Real Foundation

Visit this museum on archaeology, weapons, and engravings while in Alter do Chão, Portalegre, Portugal.

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