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What to do and see in Guarda District, Central Portugal: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Discover the best top things to do in Guarda District, Portugal including Museu da Fundacao do Coa, Teatro Municipal da Guarda - TMG, Se-Catedral da Guarda, Museu Natural da Electricidade, Casa do Bandarra, Centro De Interpretacao Judaica Isaac Cardoso, Museo do Brinquedo, Museo Historico-Militar de Almeida, Vilar Formoso Estacoes, Museu da Miniatura Automovel.
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1. Museu da Fundacao do Coa
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4.5 based on 436 reviews
The final seventeen kilometres of the Coa valley contain hundreds of Palaeolithic engravings along the river’s banks, extending all the way to the River Douro. This zone has been made into Portugal’s first Archaeological Park. This Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 2 December 1998. This entire open-air art collection, which buries the old myth of rock art only existing in caves, is exhibited in the Museum through original pieces of movable art, replicas of “rock panels” and interactive zones that use modern digital technology. The art can also be viewed in loco on organised visits to the valley with specialised guides (advance booking required). Visit also (no advance booking required) the Museum which provides an overview of the Ice Age Coa Valley rock-art, its archaeological context as well as magnificent views over the Coa and Douro rivers. Museum opening times: High season: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM; Closes at lunchtime (01:00 PM - 02-00 PM) in low season from the 20th of October until the last day of February. Closed on Mondays, 1st of January, 1st of May and 25th of December.
Reviewed By LORIT123 - Vienna, Austria
architecture 1a, location/view 1a, content 1a, kitchen/restaurant 1a, guides 1a, its an outstanding place, beautiful, educational, full of sensuality and experience, adventure even... if you can, book the night tour to the rock art places. fairy tale!!!
2. Teatro Municipal da Guarda - TMG
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
3. Se-Catedral da Guarda
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4.5 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By Niels-Fernanda - Santos, Brazil
The building of Guarda Cathedral was ordered during the reign of King John I, at the initiative of D. Vasco, Bishop of Lamego. Construction works began in 1390 but would only be completed in 1540, during the reign of King John III. Therefor the Cathedral became one of the most emblematic in Portugal with a structure which creates a symbiosis between Gothic and Manueline styles. The granite building stands out because of its fortified shape with its pinnacles and counterforts intercepting refined Manueline decorative elements. Inside, you should not miss the chance to contemplate the magnificent main retable made in ançã stone, a work carried out by João de Ruão’s workshop in Coimbra and a great example of ancient sculpture during the Late Renaissance period. Unquote
4. Museu Natural da Electricidade
5. Casa do Bandarra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Temper43 - Panama City, Panama
the amazing story of Bandarra is the important thing of the site, as part of the Jewish Quarter of Trancoso, worthwhile visiting here to know about his story and also of the Jewish community of the village. Loved it.
6. Centro De Interpretacao Judaica Isaac Cardoso
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4.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By docinedinburgh - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
After wandering around the town, we called into the Casa do Bandarra. The woman who greeted us there could not have been more welcoming - giving us a brief history of Bandarra and then showing us a 9 minute video about the folklore surrounding Bandarra. It was fascinating. She then invited us to visit the Isaac Cardoso Interpretation Centre across the street, accompanying us and explaining the history of it, the layout of a synagogue, and the reasoning behind carved signs outside doors around Trancoso. She was amazing, and her enthusiasm and knowledge made the visit memorable. Afterwards we strolled around the town looking for the carved stones she had outlined.
