Biscainhos Museum, History museum in Braga, Portugal.
The Biscainhos Museum occupies a residential palace built in the 17th century, featuring grand halls decorated with traditional Portuguese tiles and painted wooden ceilings.
Construction of the palace started in 1665 for Dr. Constantino Ribeiro do Lago and his wife, with Basque craftsmen completing the work in 1699.
The museum displays a collection of 17th and 18th-century artifacts, including Baroque furniture, ceramics, Chinese porcelain, European glasswork, and Portuguese paintings.
Visitors can explore the museum Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:30, with guided tours available upon request.
The museum grounds contain a one-hectare garden divided into terraces, featuring granite columns, water features, and tulip poplars arranged in French Baroque style.
Location: Braga (Maximinos, Sé e Cividade)
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek off; Wtorek-Niedziela 10:00-12:30,14:00-17:30
Email: mbiscainhos@culturanorte.gov.pt
GPS coordinates: 41.55119,-8.42974
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:32
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