Railway Museum Center of Santarém

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum Nucleus

District: Santarém > Santarém > Santarém > Santa Iria da Ribeira de Santarém

Location

The Railway Museum Nucleus of Santarém is located at the Santarém train station, in Santa Iria da Ribeira de Santarém, in the municipality of Santarém.

History of the Santarém Train Station

The Santarém train station is part of the Northern Line and was inaugurated in 1861.

It offers connections to various cities in Portugal, such as Lisbon, Porto, Tomar, and others.

The station is known for its decorative tiles, which depict Ribatejo traditions and local monuments.

Museum Nucleus

The Santarém Museum Nucleus is located in the station's former carriage house.

It was inaugurated in 1979 and houses a collection dedicated to the railway history of Portugal.

In the museum, visitors can see railway vehicles, utensils, tools, and documentation related to railways in Portugal.

How to Get There

Access to the Museum Nucleus is via the Estrada da Estação de Caminhos de Ferro, in Santa Iria da Ribeira de Santarém.

Curiosities

The Santarém station was inaugurated in 1861 and is an important landmark in the railway history of Portugal.

The decorative tiles at the station were made in 1927 and depict the culture and traditions of the region.

The Museum Nucleus offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of railways in Portugal.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estação_Ferroviária_de_Santarém

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt