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Carlos Relvas house
CARLOS RELVAS HOUSE
Built by Carlos Relvas, between 1871 and 1875, is considered a pioneering example of a new construction for photographic studio. The collection consists of about 12,000 species in photographic glass negatives, and some thousands of positive evidence, as well as large machinery, photographic equipment and period furniture. We can still find the personal library of Carlos Relvas with about 4,000 titles, subjects such as literature, art, agriculture, travel, dictionaries and photographic bibliography of international value.
Accessibility
On the level of the first floor and shop
Schedule
Tuesdays to Sundays
09h00-13h00 | 14h00-17h00
Coordinates
39º 24´08.30´´ N 8º 29´19.30´´ O
Contacts
D. Manuel I Sq. - Golegã
+351 249 979 120
casa.relvas@cm-golega.pt
www.casarelvas.com
www.imagensrelvas.com
EQUUSPOLIS - MARTINS CORREIA MUNICIPAL MUSEUM
EQUUSPOLIS - MARTINS CORREIA MUNICIPAL MUSEUM
Center of arts, culture and science. Here visitors can make a 3D journey in Equus Virtual, the historical and monumental, artistic and natural heritage. You can also revel in the Municipal Museum Martins Correia whose collection includes sculptures, paintings, medals and drawings donated to the City Council by renowned Master Sculptor, land child (1910-1999).
Accessibility
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility. Elevator inside the building.
Schedule
Tuesday to Saturday
9h00-13h00 | 14h00-17h00
Coordinates
39º 24’04.33’’ s 8º 28’41.92’’ O
Contacts
D. João IV St. - Golegã
+351 249 979 000
equuspolis@cm-golega.pt
www.cm-golega.pt
MUNICIPAL MUSEUM OF TYPEWRITER
MUNICIPAL MUSEUM OF TYPEWRITER
The collection comprises more than 400 typewriters, including exemplars made around the world since 19th century. In addition to the machines, the collection also includes a documentary, a collection of post cards, instruction books and user manuals, posters, invoices, supporting books to consumers, as well as a vast collection of accessories for the maintenance and operation of machines, such as tapes, reels, brushes, carbon paper boxes, paints, cleaning oils, rubber and others.
Accessibility
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility. Elevator inside the building.
Schedule
Tuesday to Saturday
09h00-13h00 | 14h00-17h00
Coordinates
39°24’15.66”N 8°29’5.83”W
Contacts
Municipal Library Oliveira St. - Golegã
+351 249 979 126
mmmescrever@cm-golega.pt
www.cm-golega.pt
JOSÉ SARAMAGO FOUNDATION
JOSÉ SARAMAGO FOUNDATION
Private cultural institution, with a delegation in Azinhaga, birthplace of the writer José Saramago. P resenting Nobel’s photos of Literature, paintings inspired by his work and various objects related to childhood spent in the village.
*AWARD APOM 2014 Portuguese Association of Museology Visitable Collection Award - Honorable Mention
Schedule
Monday to Friday
9h00-13h00 | 15h00-18h00
Coordinates
39°20’49.22”N 8°31’41.97”W
Contacts
Praça Sq. - Azinhaga
+351 249 957 032
azinhaga@josesaramago.org
www.josesaramago.org
RURAL AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM
RURAL AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM
It is located in a peripheral zone of the village, built in a residential area within easy reach, along the External Circular of the Village. The large carport, the area of “comfortable” housing the usual type of cars in the 19th and 20th centuries, as the cart and the crowd, is singing and dancing stage, as reconstitution of frames of the time, such as shelling maize by hand. Its collection consists of agricultural machinery, rural and household items and on clothing.
Coordinates
39°24’26.90”N 8°29’29.49”W
Contacts
Álamos St. - Golegã
+351 249 979 000
+351 917 799 292
NMCPGP PORTUGUESE MUSEUM CENTRE OF GEO-HISTORY AND PREHISTORY
NMCPGP PORTUGUESE MUSEUM CENTRE OF GEO-HISTORY AND PREHISTORY
By a didactic and interactive way, the visitor can see in NMCPGP an exhibition that tells the story of the evolution of life and physical and technological evolution of man. This exhibition consists of fossils and prehistoric objects belonging to the CPGP collection.
Coordinates
39°26’25.33”N 8°27’11.83”W
Contacts
Old Primary School São Caetano - Golegã
+351 960 211 418
cpgp@sapo.pt | cpgp@cpgp.pt
www.cpgp.pt
THE PAUL DO BOQUILOBO BIOSPHERE RESERVE
THE PAUL DO BOQUILOBO BIOSPHERE RESERVE
THE PAUL DO BOQUILOBO BIOSPHERE RESER VE WAS THE FIRST PORTUGUESE AREA TO INTEGRATE THE WORLD NETWORK OF BIOSPHERE RESERVES, BEING RECOGNIZED AS A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF A PALUSTRINE ECOSYSTEM HIGH VALUED IN TERMS OF BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION.
With an initial area of 554 hectares and being a reserve of 1st generation it did not include economical activities nor a governance model that included the participation of several local authorities.
Through management protocol, signed in 2014, the biosphere reserve began to have a management model shared by four entities: ONGATEJO, Golegã Town Hall, Torres Novas Town Hall; and national nature and forests conservation institute – ICNF, which is supported by an advisory board of more than 50 Entities. This advisory board includes municipalities, educational establishments, nongovernmental organizations, local development associations, farmers and other economic activities representatives.
The Paul do Boquilobo Biosphere Reserve integrates now the parishes of Pombalinho, Azinhaga, Golegã, Riachos and also the Union of Parishes of Brogueira, Parceiros de Igreja and Alcorochel, in a total area of 5896 hectares.
The Action / Management Plan (Development) of the The Paul do Boquilobo Biosphere Reserve includes conservation measures for ecosystems, appreciation and development of sustainable activities and also measures that promote knowledge, environmental education and research.
The Paul Biosphere Reserve of Paul do Boquilobo intends to develop actions in this qualified and differentiated natural that promote quality products and services and consequently create economic and social value for the local region.
THE PAUL DO BOQUILOBO BIOSPHERE RESERVE
1 Imaculada Conceição Sq.
2150-125 GOLEGÃ
Coordinates: s 39.408088, W 8.530260
+351 249 979 060
ongatejo@ongatejo.pt
www.pauldoboquilobo.pthttp://www.cm-golega.pt/reserva-da-biosfera-do-paul-do-boquilobo
