Museum of Sacred Art

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Beja > Mértola > Mértola > Além-Rio

Location:

The Museum of Sacred Art is located in the heart of the village of Mértola, situated within its historic center. It is housed in a historic building, the former Church of Misericórdia.

Its location in a central square of the village makes it easily accessible to those exploring the oldest and most characteristic area of Mértola on foot.

The Building and its Past

This museum space is housed in a remarkable building: the former Church of Misericórdia. This choice lends a particular atmosphere to the visit, as the very architecture of the site is part of the experience.

Exploring the museum also means getting to know this historic building, which once had a distinct religious function, and which today houses and contextualizes the collection it presents.

Sacred Art Collection

Inside the former Church of Misericórdia, visitors will encounter a collection dedicated to the sacred art of the region. The collection brings together pieces of historical and artistic value related to religious practice.

It is possible to observe different types of objects, such as religious sculptures dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries, liturgical objects (pieces used in religious ceremonies, such as chalices and processional crosses), and also altarpieces from the 16th century. Some of these pieces come from churches and castles in the municipality of Mértola.

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