Museu de Arte Sacra Monsenhor Manuel Francisco Pardal
Sacred art museum annexed to the Church of the Misericórdia in Aljezur, in a former 18th-century hospital; currently closed by decision of the managing body.
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About the museum
The Museu de Arte Sacra occupies the former hospital of the Misericórdia of Aljezur, built at the end of the 18th century and annexed to the Church of the Misericórdia. After serving as a hospital, the building was used as a residential home for older people until 1997, and the museum space opened in 2000.
The museum honours Monsignor Manuel Francisco Pardal, born in Aljezur in 1896 and died in 1979, a priest, teacher and writer, author of three books, including the novel “Gente da Serra”.
The collection brings together pieces from the Misericórdia of Aljezur and the Parish of Nossa Senhora da Alva, together with gifts and acquisitions. It is arranged in display cases according to the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church, from Advent to Ordinary Time. Highlights include an Indo-Portuguese ivory Christ, an image of Our Lady of Solitude and a painting of Moses.
Highlights
- Former 18th-century Misericórdia hospital, annexed to the church
- Pieces arranged by liturgical season, from Advent to Ordinary Time
- Indo-Portuguese ivory Christ and image of Our Lady of Solitude
- Part of the museum circuit in Aljezur's historic centre
Permanent exhibition
- Coleção de arte sacra – Sacred art pieces from the Misericórdia and the parish of Aljezur, arranged in display cases by liturgical season.
- Founded
- 2000
- Operated by
- Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Aljezur
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2.20 |
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Single ticket shared with the Museu Municipal, the Museu Antoniano and the Casa-Museu Pintor José Cercas (see Museu Municipal de Aljezur).
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Getting there & parking
The museum is in the historic centre of Aljezur, annexed to the Church of the Misericórdia, with access from Rua de São João de Deus.
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