- The Bridge Collection Museum - Containing artefacts from the First Civilisations, to the Roman Empire, to the Industrial Revolution, The Bridge Collection at WOW is the most extensive private collection of drinking vessels in Portugal and one of few in the world. Displaying artefacts that narrate tales of gods, warriors, queens, and emperors, it explores the rituals and customs of civilizations, from antiquity to the modern day. The artefacts on display are not just objects; they are a reflection of entire civilizations, the diverse peoples who inhabited them, and the individuals who, at one point in their lives, made history a moment worth toasting.
- Guided Tours Twice a Day: 11am and 3pm - with Museum Guide
- Multiple Language Translation Guides
- Private Collection on Public Display
- Entry to The Bridge Collection
From a bronze kylix owned by Alexander the Great to Radiant glasses, come and stand in awe before the largest private assembly of drinking containers in Portugal and one of the few global. With a stunning display of more than 2,000 drinking receptacles and glasses, hailing from as far back as 6,000 BC, embark on a timeless adventure to discover the evolution of mankind. Traverse across eras and stand in admiration of countless precious and unique artifacts, formerly the property of emperors, moguls, popes, and princes. Uncover their history and usage, and the practices and norms they divulge. Grasp how they reflect the society and affluence of the observer, and their application in ordinary life, celebrations, sacraments, and rites.
• Unravel the story of humanity via the tradition of drinking
• Investigate a private assemblage that spans beyond 8,000 years
• Get captivated by 2,000 glasses and the customs and ceremonies they signify
• Stand in awe before unique and symbolic vessels, tracing back to the earliest civilizations.
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