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Cultural Centers in Covilhã
Museu de Arte Sacra
- heritage
Avenida Frei Heitor Pinto, 9
6200-176, Covilhã
Located next to the Public Garden in a building designed by the architect Raul Lino, it displays over a thousand pieces that are no longer in use in religious settings. It includes works of painting, goldsmithing, sculpture, vestments, and metalwork. Among its vast collection are outstanding pieces such as the Reliquary of the Holy Wood, the image of the Deposed Christ, and the Infant Jesus with the Top Hat. In addition to the permanent exhibition rooms, it has a temporary exhibition room and an internal garden.
Tinturaria - Galeria de Exposições
- art
Rua Morais do Convento
6201-003, Covilhã
The former Francisco Mendes Alçada Dye Factory has functioned as a temporary exhibition gallery since 2006. Various exhibitions of local, national, and international artists are organized here, aiming to revitalize and contribute to the cultural and artistic development of the municipality.
Museu do Queijo
- heritage
Rua dos Casaínhos
6200-591, Covilhã
Open since 2011 in the parish of Peraboa, it allows visitors to learn about the manufacturing process of the famous Serra da Estrela cheese, one of the hallmarks of this region. Through a route enriched with 2D and 3D projections, visitors discover everything involved in the production of Serra cheese, from how it was made in the past to modern methods. At the end, there is a cheese tasting.
Museu de Lanifícios da Universidade da Beira Interior
- heritage
Rua Marquês D'Ávila e Bolama
6200-001, Covilhã
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.
Teatro Municipal da Covilhã
- art
Praça do Município
6200-151, Covilhã
A space that welcomes quit varied cultural events.
Centro Interpretativo da Cereja
- heritage
R. da Estalagem, 31
6200-571, Ferro
A cereja da Cova da Beira está em destaque neste projeto que pretende demonstrar o processo produtivo daquele fruto apreciado por muitos.
Auditório Teatro das Beiras
- art
Travessa da Trapa, 2
6201-909, Covilhã
Auditorium located in a former wool factory with capacity for 90 people. Belongs to the Teatro das Beiras, company founded in 1974.
Centro Cultural do Grupo Recreativo Refugiense
- art
Rua Grupo Recreativo Refugiense
6200-545, Covilhã
Small cultural centre belonging to the Refugiense Recreation.
Biblioteca Municipal António Santos Viegas
- heritage
Rua Conde da Ericeira, 25
6200-086, Covilhã
The library opened in 2000, offering a vast documentary booty and some computerized procedures.