Municipal Museum of Óbidos, Obidos
The Municipal Museum stands as a captivating testament to the cultural heritage of Óbidos. Housed in a former 16th-century prison, this modest yet impressive museum offers a diverse collection of artifacts spanning archaeology, religious artwork, and decorative objects.
Among its treasures are medieval tapestries portraying scenes from the life of Saint Peter, once gracing the walls of the town's castle. The museum showcases religious statues, paintings, antique furniture, and household items, providing a comprehensive glimpse into the region's past.
A special room dedicated to the history of Óbidos' renowned cherry liqueur, ginjinha, offers insight into the town's cultural traditions.
With information presented in both Portuguese and English, the Municipal Museum invites visitors to leisurely explore and uncover the rich history and culture of this charming Portuguese town and its surroundings.
Among its treasures are medieval tapestries portraying scenes from the life of Saint Peter, once gracing the walls of the town's castle. The museum showcases religious statues, paintings, antique furniture, and household items, providing a comprehensive glimpse into the region's past.
A special room dedicated to the history of Óbidos' renowned cherry liqueur, ginjinha, offers insight into the town's cultural traditions.
With information presented in both Portuguese and English, the Municipal Museum invites visitors to leisurely explore and uncover the rich history and culture of this charming Portuguese town and its surroundings.
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Municipal Museum of Óbidos on Map
Sight Name: Municipal Museum of Óbidos
Sight Location: Obidos, Portugal (See walking tours in Obidos)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Obidos, Portugal (See walking tours in Obidos)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Obidos, Portugal
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Obidos Introduction Walking Tour
An enchanting day trip option from Lisbon, the fortified town of Óbidos, perched gracefully atop a limestone ridge, is one of the premier tourist destinations in central Portugal.
Adding to the town's quaint allure is its illustrious past. Óbidos grew from a Roman settlement near an elevated escarpment when it was known as "Eburobrittium". Over the centuries, the name evolved... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles
Adding to the town's quaint allure is its illustrious past. Óbidos grew from a Roman settlement near an elevated escarpment when it was known as "Eburobrittium". Over the centuries, the name evolved... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles