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Museu de Lanifícios (Wool Museum), Covilhã
Come and discover how the famous wool of Serra da Estrela it’s manufactured!
Wool Museum, Covilhã
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Covilhã was once one of the largest producers of wool in Europe. This museum is in a former textile factory located at the municipality, in Serra da Estrela, Portugal.
The Museu de Lanifícios (Wool Museum) was founded in 1764 by Marquês de Pombal.
This museum includes the area of the Royal Textile Factory (18th century), area “Ramolas of the Sun” (19th century), and the area of the Royal Factory Veiga (20th century), where it is located on the Wool Interpretation Center.
More information:
Location:
Rua Marquês de Ávila e Bolama, Covilhã, Serra da Estrela, Portugal.
Ticket Price:
Adults: 2€, Teenagers: 1€, Children: Free Admission.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30-12:00 and 2:30-6:00pm.
Telephone:
(+351) 275 319 712.
Mapa Interactivo:
Serra da Estrela
What to see:
- Covilhã
- Igreja de Santa Maria Church of Covilhã
- Museu de Lanifícios (Wool Museum)
- Manteigas
- Poço do Inferno Waterfall
- Termas de Caldas de Manteigas
- Gouveia
- Abel Manta Museum of Modern Art
- Seia
- Museu do Pão (Museum of Bread)
- Museu do Brinquedo (Toy Museum)
- Serra da Estrela Interpretation Centre
- Torre
- Natural Museum of Electricity
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