We thought it would take 20 minutes, it took 4 hours. The insight that is given on lifestyle and clothing through the ages is just amazing. In Portuguese and English, you are taken through a journey that enables you to picture how life has been here for many generations. The history of Sao Bras De Alportel is fascinating and that of the rest of Portugal amazing. I did not know that afternoon tea was introduced to England by a Portuguese princess before my visit. Hightly recommended.
nice to look around, great patio for a coffee and cakes , last Sundays of the month fado for and by the locals, with a glass, super evening
This villa belonged to a rich cork merchant and is well worth a visit.There is some lovely costumes and a example of a hand embroidered dress also worth a look was the wedding dress and the lovely embroidered stockings bride wore. There is a section on military and in courtyard a array of bygone farm waggons and other forms of transport.It was interesting to see how the rich lived years ago.
We called here on a to be fair. Not a well signed mueseum. However the very small enterence fee is very well worth it. A collection of costumes reflects the history. A lovely courtyard leads to a cafe and 5he toilets. As befit a local mueseum it is also used for local group. Welll worth a visit and not far from the airport.
The museum is very much worth a visit. Thee was an exhibition themed on time and covering changes in the locale since 2012 which added to the core of the museum. Apart from the local history there is a (slightly worn) video in cork making in that section of the museum, an art gallery, a cafe/shop with outside seating in a lovely courtyard, good parking, a range of local historic carts and the old well. The inside is cool and the outside tranquil under the trees. A great place for a quiet hour or more, probably more especially for adults and older children but enough outside space for younger children too
