Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viseu > Sernancelhe > Sernancelhe > Sernancelhe e Sarzeda
The Padre Cândido Parish Museum is located in the heart of Sernancelhe, a town situated within the eponymous municipality. Strategically positioned opposite the town's main church, the building housing this cultural space is the very Parish House, a place directly connected to the life and history of the local community.
Its integration into Sernancelhe's central area allows for easy identification, serving as a point of interest that complements the area's urban landscape, where the presence of the main church stands out as a landmark.
Inaugurated in 2011, this museum was conceived with the purpose of preserving and disseminating the rich religious and historical heritage of the Sernancelhe parish. Its creation reflects a dedicated effort to keep alive the memory of important figures and the assets that bear witness to the community's profound connection to its faith throughout the ages.
The museum's name, Padre Cândido, honors a personality of great significance to the parish, symbolizing the commitment to safeguard and transmit the heritage that he and others contributed to build and preserve.
Inside the Parish House, visitors are invited to discover elements that tell the story of Sernancelhe's faith and traditions. The museum's collection, typical of a parish space, aims to present an overview of the region's sacred heritage.
It is possible to find objects of sacred art, liturgical implements, old vestments, and historical documents that, together, illustrate the cultural and spiritual richness of the parish. This collection offers insight into the evolution of religious practices and the daily life of the community throughout the centuries.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.8996473,-7.4940076
Coordinates DMS: 40°53'58.7"N 07°29'38.4"W
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