Center for Islamic and Mediterranean Studies

Category: Archaeology > Museum

District: Beja > Mértola > Mértola

Location

The Centre for Islamic and Mediterranean Studies is located in the Além-Rio area, in Mértola. This urbanisation is situated on the opposite bank of the Guadiana river from the historic village centre. Its position offers a quieter environment and provides a unique perspective on Mértola, allowing contemplation of its silhouette over the river and the surrounding natural landscape of the Guadiana Valley Natural Park. It is a spot that offers a serene pause and a different view of the village.

A Glimpse into Islamic Heritage

Dedicated to the study and preservation of the past, the Centre for Islamic and Mediterranean Studies is an essential space for those wishing to understand Mértola's rich history. The village stands out as one of the most important vestiges of Islamic presence in Portugal. The Centre focuses on the research and dissemination of the vast cultural, social, and scientific legacy left by this civilisation, which for centuries profoundly shaped the region and established links with the entire Mediterranean area.

Exploring Cultural Roots

This place offers visitors the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the complex historical and cultural interactions that linked Mértola to the Islamic world and, by extension, to the Mediterranean basin. It is a space for reflection on the village's unique identity as a "museum-village," where archaeology and built heritage reveal the various layers of a millennial history. The Centre for Islamic and Mediterranean Studies invites an immersion in time, unveiling the richness and diversity of the region's cultural roots.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt