Museu do Ar, Sintra

Name: Museu do Ar
Address: Granja do Marquês; 2715-021 Pêro Pinheiro, Sintra, Sintra, Portugal

#13 among attractions in Sintra

Museum, History museum

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The Air Museum is an aviation museum of the Portuguese Air Force located at Sintra Air Base and with spaces at Ovar and Alverca. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1968 (56 years ago)Coordinates: 38°50'12"N, 9°20'28"W

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Granja do Marquês; 2715-021 Pêro Pinheiro, SintraSintra Portugal

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Museu do Ar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quinta da Regaleira, Pena Palace, Seteais Palace, Palace of Sintra.

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Palace and gardens hosting cultural events
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Palace
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