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Chestnut Museum (Museu da Castanha) in Aldeia do Bispo

P. Simão — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 11:06:15 +0000

In central Portugal, and particularly in the small village of Aldeia do Bispo, the chestnut has always been an substantial crop for food, as well as an important element in the heritage of the villagers. At the Museu da Castanha (Chestnut Museum), the entire “Cylce of the Chestnut,” fromseed to harvest, is celebrated. As well, exhibits explain the diversity of functions the chestnut plays in household economy, traditional medicine, culture, crafts, oral tradition and entertainment. The museum schedules crafts workshops […]

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Miniature Automobile Museum (Museu da Miniatura Automóvel) in Gouveia

P. Simão — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 10:52:49 +0000

Kids….Start Your Engines! The largest collection of miniature automobiles in Portugal is here at the Museu da Miniatura Automóvel in Gouveia, near Guarda. Encouraging young people to collect, while promoting the culture of the automotive world, is the mission of this unique museum. Visitors have the opportunity to “travel in time” and see the developments of different types, brands and models of cars. The permanent collection is divided into three themes: ■ Rallies – nearly 1680 items collected by museum […]

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