Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Évora > Évora > Estremoz > Santo André
The Professor Joaquim Vermelho Municipal Museum is located in a central area of Estremoz, in Largo D. Dinis. The building housing it has a long history and is integrated into the characteristic environment of this part of the city, facilitating access and exploration of the surrounding area.
A visit to this museum offers an insight into the daily life and traditional knowledge of Alentejo. Visitors can explore the reconstruction of a traditional house from the region, which helps to understand the environment and way of life of bygone eras.
There are also collections dedicated to local crafts, with a focus on clay arts, works in cork, wood, and horn. Examples of painted Alentejo furniture can be observed, pieces that represent the aesthetics and popular art of the region.
In addition to collections related to traditional life and crafts, the museum hosts exhibition núcleos covering different historical periods and art forms. It is possible to find archaeological finds dating back to Roman and medieval times, offering clues about the long history of the territory.
The museum also presents examples of tilework and a space dedicated to sacred art pieces, showcasing the diversity of cultural heritage gathered at this location.
One of the museum's most distinctive and captivating features is the workshop where the tradition of Estremoz's barrística art is kept alive. In this space, visitors have the opportunity to observe local artisans at work, shaping and creating the traditional clay figures that are an identifying mark of the city and the region.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.8416614,-7.5925203
Coordinates DMS: 38°50'30.0"N 07°35'33.1"W
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