Museum of Sacred Art

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Braga > Esposende > Esposende > Esposende, Marinhas e Gandra

Location

Located in the Esposende Parish Center, the Museum of Sacred Art is attached to the Mother Church of the Parish of Santa Maria dos Anjos, in Esposende.

Origins

Founded in the 1980s, the museum began with the reconfiguration of chapels in local parishes, which removed disused religious objects.

Historical Importance

This museum reveals part of the rich religious and maritime history of Esposende, with emphasis on objects related to local devotion and maritime trade.

A Must-See Visit

A visit to the Museum of Sacred Art provides tourists with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture and religious tradition of this coastal region of Portugal.

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