National Museum Machado de Castro, National museum in Coimbra, Portugal
The Museu Nacional Machado de Castro occupies a building constructed on Roman foundations, featuring multiple levels of exhibition spaces and architectural elements.
The museum site served as a Roman forum during the first century, later transformed into an Episcopal Palace in the 12th century before becoming a museum in 1913.
The collections present Portuguese art through sculptures, precious metals, paintings, ceramics, and textiles from the 11th to 18th centuries.
Located at Largo Dr. José Rodrigues in Coimbra, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a restaurant offering city views.
The Roman Cryptoporticus in the museum basement stands as the largest Roman structure in Portugal, supporting vaulted galleries beneath the former forum.
Location: Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu)
Address: Largo Dr. José Rodrigues, 3000-236 Coimbra
Phone: +351239853070
GPS coordinates: 40.20888,-8.42552
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:47
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