Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Setúbal > Alcácer do Sal > Alcácer do Sal > Santa Maria do Castelo e Santiago
The Pedro Nunes Municipal Museum of Archaeology is located in the city of Alcácer do Sal, in the district of Setúbal. It is strategically located in the historic center of the town, an area that reflects centuries of human occupation. Its position allows visitors to immerse themselves in the ancient urban environment of Alcácer do Sal, a city built on the banks of the Sado River and of remarkable historical richness.
The museum's collection constitutes a testament to the long and multifaceted history of Alcácer do Sal and its vast surrounding region. In its collections, visitors can discover a chronological journey that spans different eras. Noteworthy archaeological remains from Prehistory and Classical Antiquity are highlighted, particularly from the Roman period, when the city was known as Salacia Urbs Imperatoria. The museum also presents artifacts illustrating the Visigothic and Islamic periods, periods that left a profound mark on the local identity, as well as artifacts from the Christian Middle Ages.
The Pedro Nunes Municipal Museum of Archaeology plays a fundamental role in safeguarding, studying, and disseminating the rich archaeological heritage of Alcácer do Sal and the Sado River basin. By presenting the artifacts recovered from various excavations in the region, the museum offers an in-depth perspective on the evolution of human settlement, economic activities, social structures, and the daily life of the communities that inhabited this territory over millennia. It is a knowledge hub that underscores the importance of the region's cultural heritage.
The museum is housed in a building that reflects local civil architecture, contributing to its harmonious integration into the historic environment of Alcácer do Sal. This architectural choice creates an authentic setting for the exhibition of archaeological remains. The museum space itself provides a serene environment suitable for contemplating the pieces, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the material culture and daily life of the populations who, over centuries, inhabited this ancient city. The building's structure, with its sobriety, allows the focus to remain on the richness of the collections presented.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.3725756,-8.5110695
Coordinates DMS: 38°22'21.3"N 08°30'39.9"W
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