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.

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Rua de Dom Hugo 2, Porto, Portugal
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Details

Founded: 1958
Category: Museums in Portugal

More Information

seminariomaior.diocese-porto.pt
www.visitporto.travel

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby


Dom Luís I Bridge (0,3 km)
Livraria Lello (0,6 km)
Porto Cathedral (0,1 km)
Historic Centre of Porto (0,5 km)
Clérigos Church (0,4 km)
Church of São Francisco (0,3 km)
Palácio da Bolsa (0,3 km)
Porto City Hall (0,9 km)
Serra do Pilar Monastery (0,6 km)

User Reviews

Matheus Barbosa e Silva (2 years ago)
This place has decent sacred art collection and a very beautiful church. The view from the church towers is incredible. The entrance fee is cheap, only 3 euros, worth the visit.
Baltasar Vila-Masana Portabella (2 years ago)
Museo de de Arte Sacra. Por encima de la Ribera.
Bertel Martin (3 years ago)
Although some of it was closed for repairs what was visible was well worth the 3€ entry. The work covered early art to romantic the previous 16th century art is stronger, and the art of Irene Wieller was stunning
Hugo Mendes (4 years ago)
Se gosta de arte sacra, não pode perder o melhor museu em Portugal.
Manuela Borlido (5 years ago)
Espectacular Deveria ser mais divulgado junto dos jovens.
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