Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Setúbal > Montijo > Montijo > Baixa do Montijo
The Municipal Museum, Casa da Mora and the Montijo Tourist Office are located in Baixa do Montijo, the town's most traditional and central area. Its strategic position facilitates access for visitors exploring the urban area. This location stands as a point of reference in the city's historical and daily fabric, situated in a characteristic area of the Montijo landscape.
The space housing the museum and tourist office is known as Casa da Mora, a name that suggests a building with its own history. This building contributes to Montijo's cultural environment, being an example of local architecture that has gained a new function. The choice of a house with this designation to house the municipal museum highlights the value of preserving the built heritage of the region.
As a Municipal Museum, Casa da Mora is dedicated to gathering and presenting Montijo's local heritage. Its collection offers a perspective on the history, culture, and traditions of the community. Through its exhibitions, visitors have the opportunity to better understand the region's journey and its peculiarities, uncovering layers of the past that shaped Montijo's present.
Also functioning as Montijo's Tourist Office, this space is an essential point for those arriving in the town. Visitors can find here a source of information about Montijo, allowing them to plan their exploration and make the most of what the city offers. This location serves as a first point of contact for anyone wishing to discover the area's identity and characteristics.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.7066734,-8.9761495
Coordinates DMS: 38°42'24.0"N 08°58'34.1"W
Weather Montijo
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