Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Évora > Vila Viçosa > Vila Viçosa
The Museum of Archaeology and the Hunting Museum are located within the impressive Vila Viçosa Castle, a historic fortification that dominates the local landscape. Its privileged location offers a unique setting, where military architecture and heritage grandeur merge, placing the exhibition spaces within an environment of great cultural richness in the heart of the Alentejo.
Situated in the town of Vila Viçosa, this museum complex benefits from a remarkable historical setting, inviting an immersion into the memory and traditions of the region.
The Hunting Museum displays a vast collection of pieces that bear witness to the art and practice of hunting throughout the ages. It is possible to observe a diverse collection of hunting species, originating from both Europe and Asia, offering a panorama of different faunas.
Also noteworthy are the impressive African hunting trophies that adorn the various exhibition spaces. This collection also includes around two hundred hunting-related weapons, offering a detailed perspective on the techniques, instruments, and evolution of this activity over the centuries.
The exhibited pieces reflect the cultural and historical importance of hunting in society.
In parallel, the Museum of Archaeology offers a valuable journey through the region's history through its discoveries and remains. The collection includes a significant set of archaeological pieces dating from different periods, revealing layers of human occupation in Vila Viçosa and its surroundings.
With particular emphasis on findings from the Roman period, many pieces were found in the surrounding area, testifying to the deep and lasting Roman heritage in the locality. The exhibition is organized chronologically, allowing for a clear understanding of the historical and cultural evolution of the region over the centuries, from remote times to more recent periods.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castelo_de_Vila_Viçosa
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.78016908482453,-7.415180180816079
Coordinates DMS: 38°46'48.6"N 07°24'54.6"W
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