Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Santarém > Torres Novas > Torres Novas > Salvador
The Carlos Reis Municipal Museum is located in the Salvador area, in the center of Torres Novas. It is housed in a historic building that is integrated into the urban fabric of the locality, being a point of reference on Rua do Salvador.
This museum is headquartered in the former Casa Mogo de Melo. This property is of interest in its own right, having been classified, which underscores its architectural and historical value in the context of the town of Torres Novas.
Visitors to the museum can discover a journey through the long history of the Torres Novas region. The collection includes vestiges and objects that bear witness to the presence of various cultures and civilizations that inhabited these lands over thousands of years, from Prehistory to the Middle Ages.
In addition to the historical aspect, the museum dedicates a significant space to art. There is an important core collection of paintings that highlights the work of master Carlos Reis, a native of Torres Novas, but also features works by other prominent Portuguese painters such as João Reis, Maria Nery, Artur Buale, and José Malhoa. The artistic collection also includes collections of sacred art and costumes, which complete the panorama of cultural heritage gathered at this location.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.4792743,-8.5386475
Coordinates DMS: 39°28'45.4"N 08°32'19.1"W
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