Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim, Póvoa de Varzim

Name: Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim
Address: Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal

#17 among attractions in Póvoa de Varzim

Museum, Archaeological museum, Maritime museum, History museum

Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim

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Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim, Póvoa de Varzim

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Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim is a museum with a maritime and ethnic theme located in the Portuguese city of Póvoa de Varzim. The museum is located in Solar dos Carneiros, former home of the Viscount of Azevedo. ()

Local name: Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim Established: 1937 (87 years ago)Coordinates: 41°22'50"N, 8°45'29"W

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Day trips

Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Casino da Póvoa, Castelo da Póvoa, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Póvoa de Varzim City Hall.

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Historical place, Forts and castles
Castelo da Póvoa, Póvoa de Varzim
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Church
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Póvoa de Varzim
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Póvoa de Varzim City Hall, Póvoa de Varzim
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Church
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Póvoa de Varzim
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Santa Casa Museum of Póvoa de Varzim, Póvoa de Varzim
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Library
Rocha Peixoto Municipal Library, Póvoa de Varzim
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Church
Lapa Church, Póvoa de Varzim
13 min walk • Lapa Church, officially Parish Church of Our Lady of Lapa is a Parish church in the Portuguese city of Póvoa de Varzim. It was built in 1772 by the local fishermen community. Despite its simplicity it has some interesting features and cultural interest such its old lighthouse, once a link between the church and the fishermen at sea.
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Garrett Theatre, Póvoa de Varzim
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Square
Passeio Alegre, Póvoa de Varzim
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Church
Matriz Church of Póvoa de Varzim, Póvoa de Varzim
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim?

Nearby attractions include Bairro Norte, Póvoa de Varzim (2 min walk), Matriz Church of Póvoa de Varzim, Póvoa de Varzim (2 min walk), Póvoa de Varzim City Hall, Póvoa de Varzim (3 min walk), Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Póvoa de Varzim (4 min walk).

How to get to Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim:

Bus

Praça do Almada • Lines: B (4 min walk)
Hospital • Lines: A (5 min walk)

Light rail

Póvoa de Varzim • Lines: B (5 min walk)
São Brás • Lines: B (15 min walk)