Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Castelo Branco > Covilhã > Covilhã
Located in the municipality of Covilhã, in the district of Castelo Branco, Lusitano is immersed in the urban heart of the locality. Its location is integrated into the historical fabric of the city, allowing visitors a close experience with the Covilhã environment and way of life. It is a reference point integrated into the dynamics of the city, accessible at its center.
Lusitano is a space dedicated to the celebration and preservation of significant aspects of Portuguese heritage. As an institution, its primary purpose is to showcase and interpret the diversity of the culture that has shaped the country over the centuries. Through its collections, it seeks to build a bridge between the past and the present, offering a window into the evolution of Lusitanian identity.
Housed in a building of remarkable architectural design, Lusitano itself is an edified testimony to the local heritage. Its design and the materials used reflect characteristics of Portuguese construction, inviting observation of the details that tell stories of past eras. The interior has been carefully adapted to accommodate its functions, respecting the original design of the building while providing a suitable environment for the exhibition and interpretation of its collection.
In its rooms and galleries, Lusitano unveils various chapters of the history and daily life that defined the culture and society in Portugal. The displays and exhibitions address themes that can range from traditional arts and crafts to rural and urban ways of life, as well as aspects of social and cultural evolution. Each item on display and each exhibition arrangement are designed to offer an authentic and engaging perspective on the soul and journey of the Portuguese people.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.304167,-7.536667
Coordinates DMS: 40°18'15.0"N 07°32'12.0"W
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