Ribatejo | Museu dos Fósforos - www.zzdtravel.com

Home

/

/

Europe

/

Portugal

/

Ribatejo

/

Museu dos Fósforos

Museu dos Fósforos

zzdtravel

分享 X Twitter Yahoo Mail LinkedIn Facebook Amazon Wish List Reddit Telegram Sina Weibo

May 20, 2024

　　This museum, reached via the lovely courtyard of the Convento de São Francisco, contains Europe’s largest collection of matchboxes. Amassed by local ‘phillumenist’ Aquiles da Mota Lima, the 43,000-plus matchboxes from 127 countries around the world depict everything from bullfighters to bathing beauties, dinosaurs and French cuisine.

Previous Article：Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes Next Article：Igreja de São João Baptista

Must-see attractions

Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes

　　These bucolic 39-hectare gardens – linked to the Convento de Cristo – were founded by the Order of Christ and once served as a contemplative space and apple orchard for the monastic order. Indeed today it is a finely manicured and peaceful walled forest well worth exploration. 　　In addition to...

Igreja de São João Baptista

　　The old town’s most striking church faces Praça da República, itself an eye-catching ensemble of 17th-century buildings alive with the echo of cooing pigeons. The church dates mostly from the late 15th century. It has an octagonal spire and richly ornamented Manueline doorways on its northern and western sides. Inside...

Núcleo De Arte Contemporânea

　　This modern museum showcases the work of 20th-century modernists and surrealists as well as contemporary artists from all over Portugal. ...

Convento de Cristo

　　Wrapped in splendour and mystery, the Knights Templar held enormous power in Portugal from the 12th to 16th centuries, and largely bankrolled the Age of Discoveries. Their headquarters sit on wooded slopes above the town and are enclosed within 12th-century walls. The Convento de Cristo is a stony expression of...

Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraham Zacuto

　　On a charming cobbled lane in the old town, you’ll find the country’s best-preserved medieval synagogue. Built between 1430 and 1460, it was used for only a few years before Dom Manuel’s convert-or-leave edict of 1497 forced most Jews to do the latter. The synagogue subsequently served as prison, chapel,...

Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

　　Downhill from the monastery is this strikingly simple Renaissance chapel in a lovely position. It’s attributed to Diogo de Torralva, architect of the Convento de Christo cloisters. To visit, you (or your guide) will need to make prior arrangements at the Convent. ...

Museu dos Fósforos

　　This museum, reached via the lovely courtyard of the Convento de São Francisco, contains Europe’s largest collection of matchboxes. Amassed by local ‘phillumenist’ Aquiles da Mota Lima, the 43,000-plus matchboxes from 127 countries around the world depict everything from bullfighters to bathing beauties, dinosaurs and French cuisine. ...

Aqueduto de Pegões

　　This astonishing aqueduct, striding towards the monastery from the northwest, was built between 1593 and 1613 to supply water to thirsty monks. Its 180 arches, some of which are double-decker, are thought to have been designed by Filippo Terzi. It’s best seen just off the Leiria road, 2.3km from town,...

Related Information Recommendations

What is a ‘Type P’ Passport?

Cathay Pacific vs. Singapore Airlines

How to Get the Best Value for Chase Unlimited Points

6 Places to Cruise Without a Passport

The Guide to Air Canada Premium Economy

Are Cruises All-Inclusive?

Inside San Francisco’s Expanded Centurion Lounge (Now Double Its Former Size)

Lufthansa vs. British Airways

About

Terms and Conditions Privacy policy Cookie Settings

Services

Login register contact us

zzdtravel Travel Travel Story Cruise Attractions

Copyright 2023-2024 - www.zzdtravel.com All Rights Reserved