Sacred Art and Archaeology Museum

Porto, Portugal

The Museum of Sacared Art and Archaeology, part of Porto's Seminário Maior de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, is housed in a 17th Century wing of the former Jesuit College. The museum's remarkable, rich and varied treasures are accommodated in a dynamic and artistically vibrant space that is open to the community and engaged in conserving and communicating the collection. What was once known as the 'corridor of slate' is now a noteworthy gallery of religious sculptures dating back from the 13th to 19th centuries. Sculpture is the true speciality of this museum, as can clearly be seen in the Irene Vilar room. Nevertheless, fascinatingly exceptional examples of painting, illuminated manuscripts, jewellery, vestments, religious adornments and archaeology are also to be found here.

References:

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Address

Rua de Dom Hugo 2, Porto, Portugal

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Details

Founded: 1958
Category: Museums in Portugal

More Information

seminariomaior.diocese-porto.pt
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Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Brian McGuire (12 months ago)
Amazing hidden treasure!

Christopher Griffin (16 months ago)
Very impressive building.

willowabroad (2 years ago)
Great authentic church. Tower access allows city views from a sensational vantage point without interruption. Roman ruins museum a nice add-on.

Angie Illman (3 years ago)
Peaceful church and museum with access to the tower and cloisters. Really lovely and a good spot to go if you’re waiting to get into the cathedral or bishops palace. Tickets were €3 for an adult.

Alexis Egan (3 years ago)
Cost (April 2022): 3 euro Really beautiful church, well-worth visiting. A very small part of the museum is dedicated to archaeology (most signage is in Portuguese), with most of the museum covering religious art. There is also a tower with a great view of the surrounding neighborhood. We read most signs/placards and spent around 1 hour here.

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