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Museo do Caramulo

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Rua Dr. João de Barros,  Caramulo,  Viseu,   Portugal

Museu do Caramulo is a prestigious museum located in Caramulo, Portugal. It is renowned for its extensive collections of vintage cars, fine art, antique toys, and historical artifacts. The museum offers a unique journey through history, art, and automotive heritage, making it a must-visit destination for culture enthusiasts.
A close-up photograph of a vintage maroon car with a highly polished gold bonnet, grille, and large, circular headlamps. The car has spoked wheels and a license plate that reads AA-20-00.
Abadal 25HP ‐ photo by ,
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Two gleaming brass horns, one slightly larger than the other, mounted side-by-side. The interior of the horns is dark, with visible metallic detailing. Light reflects brightly off the curved surfaces.
Abadal 25HP Brass Horns ‐ photo by ,
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Two blue Alpine sports cars, one classic and one modern, are displayed in a museum with racing photographs on the wall.
Alpine A110 ‐ photo by ,
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: A striking blue and yellow Benz automobile from 1910 is showcased indoors, possibly in a museum. The vehicle features ornate brass lamps, a wooden-rimmed steering wheel, and a black canvas roof. Another vintage car, primarily yellow and black, is visible behind it, and a portion of a modern-looking green vehicle is in the foreground. A descriptive plaque is placed in front of the Benz.
Benz 8/20HP Grand Landaulet ‐ photo by ,
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Side view of a bright blue vintage Bugatti racing car with the number 4 prominently displayed on its bodywork. The car has a classic open cockpit, leather seats, and silver spoked wheels. A penny-farthing bicycle and rally plaques are visible in the background.
Bugatti Baby ‐ photo by ,
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A vintage dark blue and cream Bugatti convertible with wire-spoke wheels, parked in a showroom with other classic cars and historical racing signs on the wall.
Vintage Bugatti Automobile Display ‐ photo by ,
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A detailed, close-up photograph of a vintage car's chrome hood ornament shaped like a human face, set against a highly reflective car bonnet.
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A row of classic cars, including a prominent green Citroën DS in the foreground and several black sedans behind it, are on display in a spacious exhibition hall with tiled floors and large windows.
Citroën DS21 Super 5 ‐ photo by ,
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A bright blue 1905 motorcar with brass trim, large circular headlamps, and a wooden canopy roof, parked on a tiled floor with other vintage cars in the background.
De Dion-Bouton 24CV ‐ photo by ,
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A vintage blue omnibus with brass accents and a wooden roof stands on a tiled floor, with posters in the background.
De Dion-Bouton 24CV ‐ photo by ,
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A close-up shot of a red vintage Delahaye fire engine with brass accents, a bell, and coiled hoses. The vehicle is on display in a museum, with other antique vehicles visible in the background.
Delahaye 43PS ‐ photo by ,
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Front view of a red vintage fire engine with brass detailing, a bell, and the license plate AC 51-84, displayed indoors with a green fire engine and a bicycle in the background.
Delahaye 43PS ‐ photo by ,
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Two blue and grey racing cars with prominent sponsor logos such as
Ginetta-Zytek GZ09S/2 ‐ photo by ,
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A red car, a white Honda motorcycle and a white, orange, and silver aerodynamic streamliner vehicle are parked in a garage next to vintage petrol pumps.
Honda CX 650 Turbo ‐ photo by ,
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A bright red Honda NR motorcycle with black accents and a clear windshield is parked on a dark tiled floor. In the background, a blue and white Honda CX650 Turbo motorcycle is visible.
Honda NR750 (RC40) - Red Honda NR Motorcycle and Blue Honda CX650 Turbo Display ‐ photo by ,
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A red Lotus Europa racing car with white stripes and the number 35 on the bonnet and door, parked indoors next to a grey car.
Lotus Europa Special ‐ photo by ,
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A shiny, emerald green vintage fire engine with gold trim and seating for multiple passengers, parked indoors with other classic vehicles in the background
Leixoes Fargo Fire Engine ‐ photo by ,
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A vintage green fire engine with gold lettering LEIXDES and a brass bell is parked indoors
Leixoes Fargo Fire Engine ‐ photo by ,
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A collection of vintage cars including an orange Maserati, a yellow Porsche, and a green Simca race car with the number 87 are displayed indoors, with framed pictures on the wall and a tiled floor.
Maserati Merak, Porsche 911 E 2.4, Simca 1000 Rallye 2 ‐ photo by ,
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A polished black vintage Mercedes-Benz sedan, with a prominent chrome grille and round headlights, is parked indoors. The car has a spare tyre mounted on its left side.
Mercedes-Benz 770 Grosser ‐ photo by ,
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A vintage deep burgundy Renault Dauphine car from the front-right, parked on a white display surface with a blue sports car in the background.
Renault 4CV ‐ photo by ,
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A burgundy Renault 4 car from the 1960s or 1970s is parked on a white platform in a museum. The car has a chrome grille and a license plate reading
Renault 4L ‐ photo by ,
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A front-three-quarter view of a classic white and yellow Renault 5 Turbo rally car on display. It has large Cibie fog lights, a
Renault 5 Rally ‐ photo by ,
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A classic blue rally car with white racing stripes, number 34 on the door, and sponsor logos, showcased indoors.
Renault 8 Giordini ‐ photo by ,
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A maroon and gold vintage Renault landaulet car with spoked wheels and two large brass headlamps, displayed indoors.
Renault 35CV ‐ photo by ,
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A bright blue and white vintage Renault Estafette van with a yellow stripe, parked indoors. The van has a black bumper with a license plate
Renault Estafette Minibus ‐ photo by ,
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Close-up view of a gleaming black Rolls-Royce Phantom III convertible in a museum, with other vintage Rolls-Royce cars and a map of Europe in the background.
Rolls-Royce Phantom III ‐ photo by ,
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Close-up of the chrome 'Spirit of Ecstasy' mascot on a car bonnet, with a blurred background of the car's interior and windows.
Rolls-Royce Phantom III ‐ photo by ,
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Close-up of a vintage white car with large brass headlights and white spoked wheels, parked next to a blue vintage vehicle.
Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 1911 ‐ photo by ,
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A vintage green Rolls-Royce automobile with a silver bonnet mascot and spoked wheels, displayed indoors on a red tiled floor.
Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost ‐ photo by ,
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Close-up of a bright green vintage Simca rally car with the number 87 in black. The car has a black bonnet with a blue star emblem and white number 87, a yellow windscreen banner reading
Simca 1000 ‐ photo by ,
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A vibrant red vintage Triumph TR3 convertible sports car is showcased indoors, possibly in a museum or classic car exhibition. The car features classic wire-spoke wheels and a beige soft-top roof. In the background, another vintage car in a cream colour is partially visible, along with a vintage Mobilgas fuel pump. An engine unit is also displayed behind the Triumph. Signage indicating a historical event or competition is visible on the wall to the right.
Triumph TR3A ‐ photo by ,
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Museu do Caramulo

The Museu do Caramulo is one of Portugal’s most distinctive museums — a rare blend of art, classic automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, and historical objects housed in the mountain village of Caramulo.

It holds Portugal’s largest public collection of cars, motorbikes, and bicycles, spanning 150 years of engineering history.

Highlights include

A Bugatti 35B that broke a 200 km/h land-speed record in 1931
Armoured Mercedes and Cadillac cars used by António de Oliveira Salazar
A rare Pegaso Sport gifted by Franco to President Craveiro Lopes
The museum also houses an impressive art collection with:
Works from ancient Egypt to Picasso
Four 16th-century Tournai tapestries depicting the Portuguese Discoveries
Flemish paintings, furniture, porcelain, and silverware

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