Under construction at research, this museum will delve into the dark era of the Inquisition. It's set inside a restored 17th-century mansion.
Nearby Alto Alentejo attractions
1. Fonte da Vila
0.04 MILES
In a pretty square just below and east of the judiaria (Jewish quarter) is the worn-smooth 16th-century marble Fonte da Vila, with a washing area. This,…
2. Judiaria
0.08 MILES
By the castle is a small judiaria – the former Jewish district. A sizeable community of Jews settled here in the 12th century, then larger waves came in…
3. Synagogue & Museum
0.09 MILES
Reopened in 2009 after being converted into a museum, the site comprises the original synagogue – two rooms (one for women and one for men), a wooden…
4. Castelo
0.15 MILES
Originally Castelo de Vide’s inhabitants lived within the castle’s sturdy outer walls; even now there remains a small inner village with a church, the…
5. Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Alegria
0.2 MILES
This 17th-century church was built in a simple style, and seems largely forgotten by the village surrounding it.
6. Castelo
4.32 MILES
The formidable castle, built into the rock at the western end of the village, dates from the end of the 13th century, but most of what you see today was…
7. Museu Municipal
4.43 MILES
Just southeast of the castle, the Igreja de Santa Maria provides graceful surroundings for this one-room museum. Its renovated exhibition hall offers a…
8. Casa da Cultura
4.52 MILES
In a restored building, this cultural centre hosts changing exhibitions. You can also check out the rustic upstairs courtroom, dating from 1809, and there…