Network of Museums and Interpretation Centers of Ponte de Lima
Network of Museums and Interpretation Centers of Ponte de Lima
The oldest village in Portugal preserves its traditions and extols its history and the county’s tourist potential through a complete network of museums comprising:
Center for Interpretation and Promotion of Vinho Verde. A reference in terms of wine tourism interpretation, collaborations, initiatives linked to the world of wine, with the specialty of the famous vinho verde.
Museu dos Terceiros, of sacred art, dedicated to the enhancement of religious heritage, its conservation and dissemination. Referent in historicist conferences.
Museu Português do Brinquedo, with a whole set of exhibitions on traditional toys, a playful and pedagogical space.
Territory Interpretation Center. A space for ethnographic promotion in Ponte de Lima, with exhibitions of regional handicrafts, craft workshops, activities on legends and traditions…
Center for the Interpretation of Military History, in the Paço do Marquês; it has recreations and historical exhibitions, commemorations, etc., linked to military issues.
Roman Time Station. Next to the Roman bridge, this building invites us to visit back in time, in an attempt to recover the history of the Roman era, the heritage and legacy, the experiences, the treasures… all in tune with the new technologies.
Interpretation Center of the Mesa dos 4 Abades Villages. The Interpretation Center of the Mesa dos 4 Abades Villages (CIAM4A) arises from the immediate need to enhance the cultural, rural and landscape heritage of the region surrounding the Mesa dos 4 Abades.
Location
Centro de Interpretación y Promoción del Vinho Verde
Coordinates:
41.7678585697148, -8.582778700593312View in Google Maps
Territory Interpretation Center
Coordinates:
41.77118086769586, -8.588849404160532View in Google Maps
Military History Interpretation Center
Coordinates:
41.76673879799208, -8.583245330872687View in Google Maps
Interpretation Center of the Mesa dos 4 Abades Villages
Coordinates:
41.837430, -8.548946View in Google Maps
Legends / Linked Stories
Information of interest
Center for Interpretation and Promotion of Vinho Verde. Fonte da Vila, 28. Closed on Mondays. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Contact: 00351 258 900 426.
Museu dos Terceiros, sacred art. Avenida 5 de outubro. Closed on Mondays, open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 17:30. Contact: 00351 258 240 220
Portuguese Toy Museum. Closed on Mondays. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Contact: 00351 258 240 210
Territory Interpretation Center. Closed on Mondays. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Contact: 00351 258 240 215.
Military History Interpretation Center. Palace of the Marquis. Closed on Mondays. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Contact: 00351 258 240 211
Roman Time Station. Casa do Arnado, Largo da Alegria. Contact: 00351 258 900 400 and etromanos@cm-pontedelima.pt. Closed on Mondays, open from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00, from Tuesday to Sunday.
Interpretation Center of the Mesa dos 4 Abades Villages. Rua São João Batista, Vilar do Monte, Contact: 00351 925 403 162 and geral@mesados4abades.pt; closed on Mondays, open from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00, from Tuesday to Sunday.
Bibliography
Ponte de Lima Museums. Official website. Available at: https://www.museuspontedelima.com/
Vinho Verde Interpretation Center. Official website. Available at: https://www.cipvv.pt/pt/