6 Museums in Viana do Castelo That You Shouldn't Miss

March 4, 2022 Renato Branum

A self-guided walking tour is the best way to appreciate the stunning architecture of Viana do Castelo. The buildings date from several different centuries so styles vary: highlights include the early 20th-century Basilica of Santa Luzia; the 16th-century fountain and former city hall building at the Praça da República; the gothic Cathedral on the Largo da Matriz; and the Monument to Caramuru and Paraguaçu, built just a few years ago in 2009.
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1. Museu Municipal de Viana do Castelo

Largo de Sao Domingos, Viana do Castelo 4900-330 Portugal +351 258 820 678 http://www.geira.pt/museus/atrio/index.asp?id=1
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Museu Municipal de Viana do Castelo

2. O Navio Gil Eannes

Doca Comercial, Viana do Castelo 4900 - 321 Portugal +351 258 809 710 http://www.fundacaogileannes.pt/engine.php?cat=54
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4.5 based on 818 reviews

O Navio Gil Eannes

Reviewed By Anfrist - Bucharest, Romania

This ship offers a very complete dive into the life of a sailor in modern days, showing living quarters, command rooms, engine rooms, decks, kitchen, social areas and medical ones. Very nice views as well.

3. Casa dos Nichos

Rua de Viana, Viana do Castelo 4900-549 Portugal +351 258 809 351 [email protected] http://www.cm-viana-castelo.pt/pt/directorio/casa-dos-nichos
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Casa dos Nichos

The Casa dos Nichos is a fifteenth century building which has recently been restored for the purpose of housing an exhibition area. In the museum, visitors can see a part of the borough’s archaeological remains, from pre-history to the formation of the Portuguese nationality (XII, XIII century) and even the appearance of the town of Viana.With a strong educational focus, there is a multimedia area that willallow visitors to access knowledge about the borough’s assets throughthe use of a range of multimedia.Some examples are the Celtic settlement of Citania de Santa Luzia,the medieval tombs of Santa Maria de Geraz do Lima, or the engravingsof Carreço.

4. Museu do Traje

Praca da Republica Centro Historico, Viana do Castelo 4900-520 Portugal +351 258 809 306 [email protected] http://www.cm-viana-castelo.pt/pt/mt-apresentacao
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4.5 based on 258 reviews

Museu do Traje

Reviewed By mishanny

I enjoyed every little bit of this museum. 95% is translated to English. There are exactly as many words as needed to feel the exhibitions. It is a very entertaining way to get acquainted with the region and its traditions. I was especially surprised by the exposition about making decorative things from gold - I would never imagine it can be so interesting and beautiful and I would spend half an hour in a room of 8 m2. I have also greatly enjoyed the temporal exhibition about a lady Fado singer from XX century, very inspiring and well organised exhibition, as well as the entire museum. Greatly reccommend.

5. Museu da Fabrica de Louca Regional de Viana do Castelo

R. de Nossa Sra. da Ajuda Meadela, Viana do Castelo 4900-836 Portugal +351 258 828 908
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Museu da Fabrica de Louca Regional de Viana do Castelo

6. The Interactive Chocolate Museum

Rua do Gontim 70 76, Viana do Castelo 4900-474 Portugal +351 258 244 000 [email protected] http://www.fabricadochocolate.com
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3.5 based on 32 reviews

The Interactive Chocolate Museum

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