Museum of Sacred Art and Archaeology of Vila Alva

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Beja > Cuba > Vila Alva > Quinta de Santo António

Name

Museum of Sacred Art and Archaeology of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Vila Alva

History and Description

, Collection of sacred art and archaeology covering the period from medieval times to the present.

, Located next to the Church of N. Sra. da Visitação, in the center of the village of Vila Alva.

Main Collections

, Presents a variety of pieces of sacred art and archaeology, with a special focus on ex-votos and banners from the Endoenças procession.

Other Information

, In addition to the pieces of sacred art, the museum also offers a view of the history, costumes, and documents of the region.

, The Church of N. Sra. da Visitação, next to the museum, is equally worthy of a visit, with its architecture and religious works of art.

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