Museu do Trajo de São Brás de Alportel

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Museu do Trajo de São Brás de Alportel

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Museu do Trajo de São Brás de Alportel, Costume museum in São Brás de Alportel, Portugal.

The Museu do Trajo exhibits traditional garments and textiles from the Algarve region, with displays showcasing clothing, accessories, and crafting implements throughout different periods.

Located in a 19th-century palace building, the museum opened in 1986 and occupies the former residence of cork industrialist Miguel Andrade during São Brás's economic growth.

The museum maintains collections of regional dress patterns, documenting the textile traditions and manufacturing techniques that shaped local identity through generations.

Admission costs 2 euros for adults, with free entry for children under 12, and the museum operates Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00.

The museum organizes hands-on workshops where participants learn traditional costume-making techniques directly from local artisans who contribute their expertise to educational programs.

Location: São Brás de Alportel

Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas

Opening Hours: Lunes-Viernes 10:00-13:00,14:00-17:00; Sábado,Domingo 14:00-17:00

Phone: +351289840100

Website: http://museu-sbras.com

GPS coordinates: 37.15317,-7.88577

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:08

Discover inland Algarve natural and cultural sites

The inland Algarve contains nature reserves, medieval castles, and Roman ruins. The region includes thermal springs in Monchique, the red sandstone castle of Silves, and the bone chapel in Faro. Natural parks like Ria Formosa host multiple bird species. Historical villages, coastal fortresses, and lighthouses mark the landscape.

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