Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Portalegre > Portalegre > Portalegre > Sé
Situated in the Sé quarter, in Portalegre, this venue is in the heart of the Alentejo city. The surroundings are marked by a historic atmosphere, characteristic of Portalegre's old town, allowing visitors to explore the city's streets and traditional architecture on foot.
This museum center occupies what was once the church of the Convent of São Francisco. Its existence as a cultural space is the result of a careful rehabilitation project. The site allows an understanding of the grandeur and importance the convent held throughout centuries in the city's life, preserving the essence of its original architecture.
The interior reveals a diverse collection of artistic and sculptural elements that have been recovered and restored. These testimonies from different eras span a vast historical period, from the 13th century to the 20th century, displaying a variety of techniques and styles. Each piece contributes to narrating the history of the site and the arts that embellished it over time.
The creation of this cultural space is part of a broader rehabilitation plan for Espaço Robinson. This intervention's primary objective was not only the recovery of the former conventual church's structures, but also the enhancement of all surrounding heritage, ensuring its preservation and accessibility for visitors.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.288559,-7.428367
Coordinates DMS: 39°17'18.8"N 07°25'42.1"W
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