Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viseu > Tondela > Tondela > Tondela e Nandufe
The Terras de Besteiros Museum is located in the heart of Tondela, in the area that includes the parishes of Tondela and Nandufe. Housed in the imposing Solar de Santa Ana, this museum benefits from a central position, allowing visitors to enjoy the village atmosphere.
The Terras de Besteiros Museum offers an immersion into the deep history of the region, known as Terras de Besteiros. The exhibition path invites visitors to uncover human occupation from its beginnings, presenting elements related to prehistory and Roman presence, through archaeological remains collected in the municipality.
The museum's narrative advances to more recent eras, revealing the social and economic changes of the 19th and 20th centuries. It addresses the arrival and impact of the railway on local life, as well as the history of Caramulo and its sanatoriums, significant elements in the region's identity.
The architecture of the Solar de Santa Ana, the building that houses the museum, is itself a relevant aspect. This ancient noble residence offers a unique setting for the various collections that make up the museum's holdings.
The permanent exhibition integrates a variety of pieces that reflect different aspects of the region's material and immaterial culture. Highlights include archaeology collections, ranging from the prehistoric period to the medieval age, and ethnography collections, which illustrate traditional arts and crafts, such as linen work, basketry, and pottery, as well as activities related to agricultural life. Additionally, a sacred art section, an integral part of the solar's own chapel, enriches the visit.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.5162429,-8.0802108
Coordinates DMS: 40°30'58.5"N 08°04'48.8"W
Weather Tondela
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