Museu da Luz - Luz, Portugal
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This museum is about the history of Aldeia da Luz, a Portuguese village with a very particular past.
Waymark Code: WMFF33
Location: Évora, Portugal
Date Posted: 10/09/2012
Views: 2
In 2002 the inhabitants of the original village were relocated in a new village with the same name. The reason? The dam lake of Alqueva would submerge the original village of Luz.
This makes this place special. Sociologists developed a special interest towards this community and to the process of collective relocation.
The museum is about the village and its people. Check the great website for further information.
Theme:
Community history
Street Address:
Museu da Luz
Largo da Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz
7240-100 Luz
Mourão - Portugal
Hours of Operation:
▫ October to March: 9.30am – 1pm, 2pm - 5.30pm
▫ April to September: 10am – 1pm, 2pm - 6pm
Closed: on Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, Christmas Day
Cost: 2.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Food Court: Not Listed
Gift Shop: Not Listed
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