Núcleo de Arte Sacra do Museu de Mértola
Branch of the Museu de Mértola in the former Igreja da Misericórdia, dating from the 16th century, with painting, sacred sculpture and goldsmith work from the churches of the municipality.
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About the museum
The Sacred Art branch is housed in the former Igreja da Misericórdia (Church of Mercy), built in the 16th century at the Porta da Ribeira, the main entrance to the old port of Mértola. For centuries this was one of the busiest places in the village, where the large houses of the local merchants stood.
The building has long since stopped serving for worship, but it is still the setting for the annual procession of the Senhor dos Passos (Lord of the Steps). It was here that, in 1982, the first exhibition of archaeological objects from the excavation of the Alcáçova de Mértola was presented to the public. The Sacred Art branch opened in 2001.
The collection brings together painting, sacred sculpture and goldsmith work which, for reasons of conservation and security, were removed from various churches in the municipality of Mértola. The branch is one of the fourteen of the Museu de Mértola – Cláudio Torres.
Highlights
- Former Igreja da Misericórdia, dating from the 16th century
- Paintings, sacred sculpture and goldsmith work from churches in the municipality
- Site of Mértola's first archaeological exhibition, in 1982
- Setting for the procession of the Senhor dos Passos
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Arte Sacra – Paintings, sacred sculpture and goldsmith work from various churches in the municipality of Mértola.
- Founded
- 2001
- Operated by
- Município de Mértola (Museu de Mértola – Cláudio Torres)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission to this branch. Admission to the Torre de Menagem of the castle and to the Islamic Art branch is charged. Guided tours: €2 per person, by prior booking.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours by prior booking, €2 per person. Bookings are made on weekdays, 09:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:30, by telephone on +351 286 610 100 and +351 286 610 109 (Tourist Information Point) or by e-mail. |
