MUSEUMS

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"A Portugueza", Sines for free A former grocery store that evokes the National Anthem adopted by the Republic. The current building is a reconstruction but the interior is partially reconstituted in the Museum of Sines with the furniture and some of the original objects. A former grocery store that evokes the National Anthem adopted by the Republic. The current building is a reconstruction but the interior is partially reconstituted ... [ + more ]

"A Primorosa" (private home), Sines for free The development of the port of Sines in the early 20th century, with the rise in cork manufacturing and canned fish for export, is reflected in various business establishments in Art Deco, with careful architecture and graphic facades. The development of the port of Sines in the early 20th century, with the rise in cork manufacturing and canned fish for export, is reflected ... [ + more ]

Alentejo Litoral Arts School, Sines Occupies yhe old building of the Town Hall, where the City Council was installed after the restoration of the Municipality of Sines in 1914. Occupies yhe old building of the Town Hall, where the City Council was installed after the restoration of the Municipality of Sines in 1914. [ + more ]

Casa das Heras (Heras House), Santiago do Cacém Home coated with vegetation (Ivy) is the main characteristic of this 20th century building. Has a long facade with a set of drawn. Home coated with vegetation (Ivy) is the main characteristic of this 20th century building. Has a long facade with a set of drawn. [ + more ]

Casa Vasco da Gama, Sines Museum located inside the Castle, in the house pointed out as where he lived Vasco da Gama (Discoverer Portuguese). In this museum, with the use of new technologies, it is recreated the life of Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese Discoveries. A place to visit. Museum located inside the Castle, in the house pointed out as where he lived Vasco da Gama (Discoverer Portuguese). In this museum, with the use ... [ + more ]

Castelo de Sines, Sines for free Of medieval origin. Erected by D. John I, has led several restoration over the years, especially during the reign of D. Manuel. Built with an irregular plant has three towers and a dungeon. Considered Monument of Public Interest since 1933. Of medieval origin. Erected by D. John I, has led several restoration over the years, especially during the reign of D. Manuel. Built with an ... [ + more ]

Castle of Santiago do Cacém, Santiago do Cacém Located in the old Town of Santiago do Cacem. Castle of Arab origin, was reconstructed by Templar after the Christian reconquest in 1158. With a wall very well kept, the castle shows its military importance of other times. Classified as a National Monument since 1910. The Castle has a magnificent and unique view on the plain that extends to the sea. Located in the old Town of Santiago do Cacem. Castle of Arab origin, was reconstructed by Templar after the Christian reconquest in 1158. With a ... [ + more ]

Conde do Bracial Home (just outside of the house), Sines for free Romantic construction that despite its resemblance to a fort is actually a revivalist building which was the home of one of the largest landowners in the area and later the residence of the vice-consulate of the United States of America. Romantic construction that despite its resemblance to a fort is actually a revivalist building which was the home of one of the largest landowners in ... [ + more ]

Emmerico Nunes Cultural Centre, Sines A cooperative institution with a showroom dedicated mainly to contemporary art. It stands on the site of the former "Hospital da Misericórdia", dating back to the Middle Ages and "Hospital do Espí­rito Santo", where poor and sick pilgrims stayed. The current edifice was built from scratch in the mid-19th century. A cooperative institution with a showroom dedicated mainly to contemporary art. It stands on the site of the former "Hospital da Misericórdia", dating back to ... [ + more ]

Forte de Revelim, Sines Built in the 17th century, had to defend the village of attacks enemies. Ideal place to enjoy the scenery and the bay of Sines. Built in the 17th century, had to defend the village of attacks enemies. Ideal place to enjoy the scenery and the bay of Sines. [ + more ]

Igreja Matriz de Santiago do Cacém, Santiago do Cacém Most of the authors present says that the temple was built by the knights espatários during the 13th century, eliminating the chance that the ancient authors attributed the foundation of pagan temple - Phoenician, Greek or Roman -, which was founded by iconography presented by arcades of ships. Most of the authors present says that the temple was built by the knights espatários during the 13th century, eliminating the chance that the ancient ... [ + more ]

Manueline Portal, Sines for free A rare example of Sines at the time of Vasco da Gama. A rare example of Sines at the time of Vasco da Gama. [ + more ]

Miróbriga Roman Ruins, Santiago do Cacém Mirobriga is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Portugal. The Ruins of Miróbriga are a testimony very interesting of Romans occupation in this region. The hippodrome of these ruins is the only registered in Portugal, and the baths of but preserved in portugal. Highlights: Roman Villa, Spas, Forum, the Temple of Venus and Hippodrome. Place to visit and get to know the detail with your guide tour. Mirobriga is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Portugal. The Ruins of Miróbriga are a testimony very interesting of Romans occupation ... [ + more ]

Misericórdia Church, Sines Built during the reign of Philip I, its austere walls are decorated only, over the main door, by the coat of Misericórdia arms (compassion, mercy and charity), carved in white marble, with the five wounds of Christ on a sophisticated palette surmounted by a crown of styled thorns. Inside is dominated by the carved altarpiece, from the mid-18th century, exuberant in its sculptural detail and use of colour, in imitation of rich-coloured gemstones among gilt elements. Built during the reign of Philip I, its austere walls are decorated only, over the main door, by the coat of Misericórdia arms (compassion, mercy ... [ + more ]

Moinho da Quintinha, Santiago do Cacém Installed on a hill with Panoramic view of Santiago allows visitors, in days more windy, watch the traditional process of Milling of Cereals. Installed on a hill with Panoramic view of Santiago allows visitors, in days more windy, watch the traditional process of Milling of Cereals. [ + more ]

Moinho da Quintinha, Santiago do Cacém Installed on a hill with Panoramic view of Santiago allows visitors, in days more windy, watch the traditional process of Milling of Cereals. Installed on a hill with Panoramic view of Santiago allows visitors, in days more windy, watch the traditional process of Milling of Cereals. [ + more ]

Municipal Museum, Santiago do Cacém The Museum holds a booty with archaeological pieces representing the paleolithic to medieval period. The numismatic collection presents a course of coinage guided between the 3rd century BC and the advent of the Republic, illustrating and documenting in an extraordinary way the local history and national and added to that a set of papers and notes. The museum is part still a wide shows ethnography that has been enriched through offers of the inhabitants of the region. The Museum holds a booty with archaeological pieces representing the paleolithic to medieval period. The numismatic collection presents a course of coinage guided between the ... [ + more ]

Museu de Sines, Sines In this museum, inserted inside the Castle of Sines, we find some of the parts more significant the archaeological heritage of the municipality. In this museum, inserted inside the Castle of Sines, we find some of the parts more significant the archaeological heritage of the municipality. [ + more ]

Old Calheta . Fishing Harbour, Sines Despite its tradition as the best port of the Alentejo. Projects from as far back as the 16th century have sought to improve and expand Calheta, carried out by some of the best military engineers, such as Alexandre Massai. The set of warehouses, retaining walls and ramps remain impressive, despite having silted up and been partially cut by the avenue. Two steps away lies the modern fishing harbour with its colourful fishing boats abd the bustle of the fishermen. Despite its tradition as the best port of the Alentejo. Projects from as far back as the 16th century have sought to improve and expand ... [ + more ]

Old Station of Railways (Antiga Estaçío dos C. de Ferro), Santiago do Cacém Opened in 1934 and today closed, here you will find a unique collection of portuguese tiles. Opened in 1934 and today closed, here you will find a unique collection of portuguese tiles. [ + more ]

Palácio da Carreira, Santiago do Cacém It was built between 1785 and 1808 by the Master-mor of newtowncunningham. The palace has a facade very elaborated, as well as a beautiful coating of ceramic tiles. It was built between 1785 and 1808 by the Master-mor of newtowncunningham. The palace has a facade very elaborated, as well as a beautiful coating ... [ + more ]

Palácio dos Condes de Avillez, Santiago do Cacém Legacy of a noble family of the region. Space construction of Romantic, 19th century. The front of the building, the more interesting guidance the architectural group, presents a division into two separate records, differentiating them if the first by having multiple windows and doors staggered around a central body vertical, while the second stands out by having several balcony windows, with grating of cast iron. The set ends with a fascia race, interrupted by a curved pediment where the stone coat of arms of the Counts of Aviles from. The tapada palace, perimeter surrounded between the fortifications of the castle and the rear of the palace, was transformed by his time in the space of leisure and spiritual retreat environment that led to the creation of three interesting architectural specimens: a tiny Swiss challet ( the "Tea House" ), a chapel revivalist and eclectic and a curious triangular construction, called "Oven". Legacy of a noble family of the region. Space construction of Romantic, 19th century. The front of the building, the more interesting guidance the architectural ... [ + more ]

Parish Church PT: Igreja Matriz, Sines The temple where Vasco da Gama was christened was demolished in 1730 to make way for the present church dedicated to the Saviour. It is a building of great sobriety, reflecting the spirit of the Military Order of Santiago, whose coat of arms is visible on the main door. Inside, special note should be made of the tiles of the main chapel, a monumental composition in blue and white from the mid- 18th century. A 7th century Visigoth basilica must have existed previously on the side of this church, of which several richly carved pilasters, removed from the castle walls, are preserved in the Museum. The temple where Vasco da Gama was christened was demolished in 1730 to make way for the present church dedicated to the Saviour. It is ... [ + more ]

Pátio das Artes, Sines for free A multipurpose area that extends the Arts Centre program outdoors, built under the Sines Urban Renewal Program. A multipurpose area that extends the Arts Centre program outdoors, built under the Sines Urban Renewal Program. [ + more ]

Penedos da índia, Sines for free A quintessential place for fishermen, where they gather to observe the sea and recount their tales. From here, the fishing nets and traps in the bay were watched over closely, waiting for the fishing campaign's signal call. A quintessential place for fishermen, where they gather to observe the sea and recount their tales. From here, the fishing nets and traps in the ... [ + more ]

Porta do Sol, Santiago do Cacém Portal of Gothic architecture ( 13th century). Portal decorated with images of animals and plants. Portal of Gothic architecture ( 13th century). Portal decorated with images of animals and plants. [ + more ]

Ruínas Romanas de Sines, Sines Located on the left side of the Castle of Sines we find Roman Ruins from the 1st century a.d. These Ruins were part of an ancient complex of production of canned fish, which were packed in amphorae and distributed throughout the Roman Empire. Located on the left side of the Castle of Sines we find Roman Ruins from the 1st century a.d. These Ruins were part of an ... [ + more ]

Sines Arts Centre, Sines Designed by the architects Francisco and Manuel Aires Mateus, this building opened in 2005. It was a finalist for the European Mies van der Rohe prize for architecture and has won several national and international awards for architecture. It Houses and exhibition hall, an auditorium, a library and the municipal historical archives. Designed by the architects Francisco and Manuel Aires Mateus, this building opened in 2005. It was a finalist for the European Mies van der Rohe ... [ + more ]

Tesouro da Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Salas, Sines Located in the Church of Our Lady of Salas, in Sines, we found the Treasure of the Church of Salas. This museum gives the public know about dozens of jewelry and tools offered in the course of centuries to Our Lady of the rooms, as well as other objects from convents and Churches already extinct in the town. Located in the Church of Our Lady of Salas, in Sines, we found the Treasure of the Church of Salas. This museum gives the public ... [ + more ]

Vasco da Gama Statue, Sines for free Erected in 1970 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of the portuguese navigator, and produced by the sculptor António Luí­s Branco de Paiva (1926-1987). Erected in 1970 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of the portuguese navigator, and produced by the sculptor António Luí­s Branco de Paiva ... [ + more ]