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Museu da Tapeçaria de Portalegre - Guy Fino

Museu da Tapeçaria
Place: Museu da Tapeçaria
Photo: Turismo do Alentejo
Museu da Tapeçaria de Portalegre - Guy Fino

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This museum, dedicated to Carpet Weaving in Portalegre , was set up by the Municipal Council. The city gained these facilities designed to present, preserve and study this unique form of craftsmanship as well as pay homage to the work of Guy Fino, founder of the Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre (Portalegre Carpet Manufacturing).

The former Castel-Branco residence was converted in an innovative and harmonious architectural fashion. The project was supported by the Portuguese Institute of Museums and Portalegre Manufacturing that donated a significant part of the collection.

In addition to regular exhibits, the museum puts on temporary exhibitions along themes such as carpet weaving or design having effectively become a museum for contemporary art. Included are woven reproductions of art produced by Júlio Pomar, Lima de Freitas, Maria Keil, Vieira da Silva, Almada Negreiros, Fred Kradolfer, Costa Pinheiro, Eduardo Nery, Arpad Szenes and José de Guimarães.
Contacts

Address:
Rua da Figueira
7300-139 Portalegre
Telephone:
+351 245 307 530
Fax:
+351 245 307 545

Guided Tours
Shops
9.30 am - 1 pm / 2.30 pm-6 pm (From Tuesday to Sunday) Closed: Mondays

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