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4 kwi 2016 · This “itinerary” looks closely at the architecture of Fernando Távora (1923-2005), a major reference in 20th-century Portuguese history and culture, whose legacy and work are scattered across ...
This 18th-century treasury building still retains its historic foundry, where gold was melted down and formed into bars under the watchful eye of the Portuguese crown. It doubled as a prison for members of the Inconfidência.
The western wing, which was in ruins, was completed in 2021 in contemporary style to house the Royal Treasure Museum. After an investment of 31 million euros, it opened to the public in June 2022, displaying the precious crown jewels of great artistic, historic and cultural significance.
CASA DOS 24—to be opened. Dating back to the 15th century, the former Casa da Câmara (town hall) built in the mid 1450s, is considered to be the first town hall, where until the late 17th century the so-called good men, or representatives of the city’s 24 guilds, met in assembly.
Ajuda National Palace: A quick guide covers history, how to get there, admission, hours, what you will see, and information on the new Royal Treasure Museum at the Pálacio Nacional da Ajuda.
The pincushion facade of Casa dos Bicos, the eccentric 16th-century abode of Afonso de Albuquerque, former viceroy to India, grabs your attention with 1125 diamond-shape spikes (bicos). The casa houses a small museum dedicated to José Saramago (1922–2010), Portugal's most famous writer; and a newly added ground-floor excavation of Roman ...
Casa dos Contos Museum. 2,122 reviews. #13 of 137 things to do in Ouro Preto. History Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Write a review. About. Museu administrado pelo Ministério da Economia, instalado no suntuoso imóvel construído em 1784 pelo contratador português João Rodrigues de Macedo.
