Museu de Lanifícios da Universidade da Beira Interior

This museum, integrated into the University of Beira Interior, aims to safeguard and preserve the extensive heritage of the textile industry in the municipality of Covilhã. It also aims to research and disseminate the technology related to the industrialization of wool production. It is divided into three sections: the Real Fábrica Veiga/Centro de Interpretação dos Lanifícios, which is the current headquarters of the Museum; the Real Fábrica de Panos and the Râmolas de Sol.

Contacts


Rua Marquês D'Ávila e Bolama
6200-001,Covilhã

    Characteristics


  • 2.00€
  • 50
  • Museums
  • Library, Guided tours, Shop, Educational services, Bar/snack-bar, accessibility

    opening hours


  • tuesday: 10:00-13:00, 14:30-18:00
  • wednesday: 10:00-13:00, 14:30-18:00
  • thursday: 10:00-13:00, 14:30-18:00
  • friday: 10:00-13:00, 14:30-18:00
  • saturday: 10:00-13:00, 14:30-18:00
  • sunday: 10:00-13:00, 14:30-18:00

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Anfiteatro de Paul


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ANIL - Pavilhão Multiusos da Covilhã


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Auditório Teatro das Beiras


Auditorium located in a former wool factory with capacity for 90 people. Belongs to the Teatro das Beiras, company founded in 1974.

Biblioteca Central da Universidade da Beira Interior


The library opened in 2001, with five floors and about 600 places of study.

Biblioteca Municipal António Santos Viegas


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