What to do and see in Northern Portugal, Portugal: The Best History Museums

April 15, 2022 Almeta Stockton

Brimming with both history and natural wonder, Northern Portugal is home to Porto, the city that gave the country its name, as well as the important ancient town of Braga. Also here is Peneda-Gerês, Portugal’s only national park, a gorgeous wilderness area of mountains, gorges, water features and wildlife. Many picturesque villages and manor houses dot the countryside. Two areas are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Alto Douro Wine Region, and the Paleolithic rock art in the Côa Valley.
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1. Museu da Imprensa de Fafe

Rua Major Miguel ferreira, Fafe 4820-276 Portugal +351 253 700 400 http://www.cm-fafe.pt/pt/completo/51
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Museu da Imprensa de Fafe

2. Museu Etnografico Casa da Lavoura e Oficina do Linho

Rua da Varzea, Viseu 3510-683 Portugal +351 232 911 004 http://www.masposadas.com.co/pt/portugal/que-hacer/regiao-do-centro/beira-alta/viseu/museu-etnografico-casa-da-lavoura-e-oficina-do-linho
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Museu Etnografico Casa da Lavoura e Oficina do Linho

3. Museu Municipal Dr.a Berta Cabral

Largo Dr. Alexandre de Matos s/n, Vila Flor 5360-325 Portugal +351 278 512 373 http://www.cm-vilaflor.pt/frontoffice/pages/332?poi_id=93
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Museu Municipal Dr.a Berta Cabral

4. Casa Museu de Vilar

Rua Rui Feijo 921, Lousada 4620-610 Portugal +351 936 275 674 [email protected] http://www.casamuseudevilar.org
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Casa Museu de Vilar

the casa museu de vilar is a small museum devoted to the art of the moving pictures. there are 3 exhibition rooms: pre cinema, the art of abi feijo and regina pessoa and the international animation. we also can organize animation workshops and animations screenings. We also have an animation library, an animation workshop and a small animation shop.

5. The Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque

Praca das Pocinhas, 107, Lousada 4620-657 Portugal +351 255 810 706 [email protected] http://www.rotadoromanico.com/en/Monuments/interpretation-centre-of-the-romanesque/
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The Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque

The Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque, promoted by the Route of the Romanesque, opened to the public on September 27, 2018, in the town of Lousada, Porto. The exhibition concept behind this major venue for the dissemination of historical-cultural heritage stands out for the boldness of its architecture, but also for the multiple interactive experiences provided by its museographic contents. In addition to a reception, a bar and a library, the CIR comprises an exhibition area with approximately 650 square meters, organised in large central foyer and six theme-based rooms: Territory and Establishment of Portugal; Medieval Society; The Romanesque; The Builders; Symbolism and Colour; Monuments Over Time. Thus, the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque emerges as the ideal setting for you to start your journey of discovery of the Route of the Romanesque and its territory of influence, as well as of the art and symbolism that marked Portugal and Europe over in the Middle Ages.

6. Museu de Aveiro

Avenida Santa Joana Princesa Convento de Jesus, Aveiro 3810-329 Portugal +351 234 423 297 http://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/pt/museus-e-monumentos/rede-portuguesa/m/museu-de-aveiro/
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Museu de Aveiro

Reviewed By carposmrs - Balbriggan, Ireland

This museum has to be one of Portugal's unsung heroes. There is so much to do and see in Portugal but this museum is a must see. My husband and I were blown away by the beauty of the little church and the wonderful ceilings. We spent about an hour and a half here wondering around taking photos just taking in the beauty all around us.

7. 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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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.

8. Museu Municipal de Penafiel

Rua do Paco, Penafiel 4560-485 Portugal http://www.museudepenafiel.com
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Museu Municipal de Penafiel

9. Museu da Vila Velha

Rua de Tras-os-Muros, Vila Real 5000-518 Portugal +351 259 308 171 [email protected] http://www.mvv.cm-vilareal.pt
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Museu da Vila Velha

10. Casa Museu Julio Dinis

Rua Julio Dinis 81, Ovar 3880-283 Portugal +351 916 410 831 [email protected] http://www.visitovar.com
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Casa Museu Julio Dinis

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