Museu da Misericórdia do Porto, Religious art museum in Vitória district, Porto, Portugal
The Museu da Misericórdia do Porto spans three floors, displaying paintings, sculptures, and religious artifacts within a restored historical building on Rua das Flores.
Founded in 2015, the museum occupies the former headquarters of Santa Casa da Misericórdia, a charitable institution established in 1498 by Portuguese King Manuel I.
The museum collection includes Renaissance masterwork Fons Vitae, depicting King Manuel I with his family, alongside works by Josefa de Óbidos and Colijn de Coter.
Located near São Bento metro station, the museum charges 5 euros for entry and provides guided tours through its exhibition rooms and the attached church.
The benefactors gallery features portraits of 19th-century Brazilian returnees who supported the institution's social assistance programs in Porto.
Location: Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
Website: http://mmipo.pt
GPS coordinates: 41.14369,-8.61451
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:05
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