Museu de Santa Clara-a-Nova

Museu de Santa Clara-a-Nova
The Archaeological and Etnographic Museum of Santa Clara-a-Nova is one of the most interesting historical and cultural sites of this parish.

Nearby, the ancient settlement of Mesas do Castelinho and the Roman graveyard also deserve to be visited.

The arts and crafts of the region are faithfully represented at the museum.

A typical kitchen of the Alentejo is dominated by the great fire-place and chimney, being the heart of all the house.

Interwoven chairs are strategically set around the fire.

The earthen to keep the water fresh are proof of the art of pottery.

One can imagine the evenings of old times in the Alentejo: illuminated by oil lamps, masculine voices sing in chorus, callous hands carve flutes out of pieces of wood or sew old rags to make colourful blankets.