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Cultural Centers in Póvoa de Lanhoso
Núcleo Museológico do Castelo de Lanhoso
- heritage
EN205, 560
4830-597, Póvoa de Lanhoso
The collection of the Museum Center is composed of archaeological objects found near the Castle, especially in the Castro de Lanhoso. The second floor of the Tower has been transformed into an audiovisual space where visitors can learn all about the history of the Castle and the Lands of Lanhoso. The Center also has a multimedia information space where tourists can learn about the various phases of occupation of Monte do Pilar.
Museu do Ouro de Travassos
- heritage
Rua da Aldeia de Baixo, 263
4830-771, Travassos
The Gold Museum is housed in a goldsmith's workshop at Casa de Alfena (now a rural tourism accommodation unit) and is part of a group of workshops dating back to the 18th century. This space aims to showcase the identity of a community linked to gold work since ancient times. The museum is the result of the efforts of a goldsmith from Travassos, Francisco de Carvalho e Sousa, who, over fifty years of activity, collected gold objects, utensils, and furniture, now exhibited here.
Casa da Botica
- art
Pátio dos Artistas
4830-513, Póvoa de Lanhoso
The Casa da Botica is one of the main cultural centers of the municipality. It houses various cultural services, such as the House of Culture and the Municipal Library, with a collection of approximately 15,000 cataloged titles, an area of 300 m2 with distinct spaces, including an auditorium and an internet area. It also houses a museum with a permanent archaeology exhibition and various temporary exhibitions.
Theatro Club
- art
Largo António Ferreira Lopes
4830-516, Póvoa de Lanhoso
The Theatro Club was commissioned in 1904 by Antonio Lopes, from the architect Moura Coutinho. The architectural style is particularly relevant in Portugal through the decoration of the facades, especially the use of tiles. Inside, the auditorium stands out, profusely decorated with paintings covering the entire ceiling and the wall surrounding the proscenium arch. The Municipal Exhibition Gallery also operates in this building. In addition to individual or thematic exhibitions, it annually hosts an Open Exhibition of Visual Arts in August, aimed at anyone who demonstrates sensitivity or interest in exhibiting their work. It was listed as a Property of …
Núcleo Museológico da Central do Ermal
- heritage
Esperança
4830, Esperança
A space that promotes the Route of the Industrial Heritage of the Vale do Ave Area, from its first steps to nowadays. The Ermal central, from 1937, is the most important hydroelectric central in the Vale do Ave region and contributes to the industrial development of the region.
Museu de Arte Sacra de Taíde
- heritage
Rua do Santuário (CM 1603-1)
4830, Taíde
The collection clearly shows the populations faith to Our Lady of Porto D'Ave. It consists of paintings that picture a miracle performed at a time of affliction. In every panel one can see the image of the protective saint and a subtitle telling how the miracl occured.