Exiles Memorial Center, Historical museum and archive at Estoril Post Office, Portugal.
The Exiles Memorial Center occupies the upper floor of a 1942 modernist building designed by architect Adelino Nunes and located inside the Estoril Post Office. The spaces house a specialized library, an auditorium, and various exhibition areas that are fully accessible to all visitors.
The building was constructed in 1942 during the period when the region welcomed thousands of people fleeing European conflicts and persecution. This era from the late 1930s through the mid-1950s made Cascais-Estoril a significant refuge for those pursued from various nations.
The center honors artists, writers, and thinkers who found refuge in the area and whose works and ideas are shown here. The exhibition reveals how these people lived in the community and sustained their creativity during uncertain times.
Entry is free and the building is fully accessible, so people with mobility challenges can reach all areas easily. The specialized library on-site allows for research and deeper exploration of the subject during your visit.
The collection holds thousands of hotel records from the period, showing which famous figures like the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg stayed in the region. These documents offer a rare look into the private details of the refugee movements of that time.
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