Museu Francisco Tavares Proença Júnior

The museum occupies the former Episcopal Palace building, displaying collections of archaeological findings, religious garments, and traditional Portuguese textiles from the region.

Founded in 1910 by archaeologist Francisco Tavares Proença Junior, the museum relocated to its current location in the Episcopal Palace in 1971.

The museum features an extensive collection of Castelo Branco bedspreads, embroidered with natural silk threads depicting couples, birds, and botanical motifs.

The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:30, offering guided tours and a specialized library for research.

The facility includes a bedspread manufacturing school where visitors can observe the creation of traditional Portuguese textile designs and purchase authentic pieces.

Location: Castelo Branco

Inception: 1910

GPS coordinates: 39.82831,-7.49420

Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:27