EPA (Army Artillery School), Vendas Novas, Portugal
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N 38° 40.696 W 008° 27.422
29S E 547228 N 4281214
The idea of organizing an open air Artillery Museum attached to the Artillery Army School in Vendas Novas came up in 1978, and the exhibit was inaugurated in 1992.
Waymark Code: WMA8XF
Location: Évora, Portugal
Date Posted: 12/05/2010
Views: 12
This is an open air museum, with its collection on exhibit in front of the Artillery Army School in Vendas Novas. The display in on a public area just by the main road of the town. There is a wide range of artillery weaponry, with some guns from the 19th Century and plenty of stuff from the 20th Century.
There is an indoors section for those willing to deepen the visit.
The museum, both outdoors and indoors, is open to the public, including on weekends, and the visit is free.
What type of artillery is this?: Several weapons
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Several origins
Date artillery was placed on display: 12/04/1992
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes, GC161R7
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.