International Day of Monuments and Sites at the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum
The building housing the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum was classified as a Property of Public Interest in 1993, including the Chapel of São Sebastião, the cross in front of it, tile panels and the surrounding park up to the edge of the former estate of the Count of Castro Guimarães, on the Santa Marta beach cove.
As this is a monument that is much visited in Cascais by both domestic and foreign visitors, we are offering the following program for the celebration of International Monuments and Sites Day, which falls on April 18.
The program is free upon prior registration.
Registration: 21 481 53 01 / 03 | mccg@cm-cascais.pt
More information: 214 815 301 / 03 | mccg@cm-cascais.pt
Organization: Cascais City Council | D. Luís I Foundation | Museum Quarter
Day 13.04 | Sunday | 10h30
Visit-game “What's in the Count's suitcase?”
Manuel de Castro Guimarães, who lived in Cascais, loved to travel. However, because he had strong ties to his mansion known as “Torre de S. Sebastião”, he couldn't resist taking objects with him that would take him home. What secrets are hidden in the Count's suitcase? Throughout this game-tour, participants are faced with various challenges, with the aim of helping the Count make his suitcase out of the items he loves so much. At the end, they also have the opportunity to make their own suitcase, based on the Museum's collection.
Activity duration: 60 minutes
Capacity: 10 to 20 people
Target audience: families with children aged 4 to 10
Day 18.04 |Good Friday | 15h00
Guided tour in a foreign language
Come and discover the building and collections of the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum on a guided tour in English or Spanish.
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Maximum capacity: 20 people
Target audience: foreigners
Day 27.04 | Sunday | 14h30
Guided tour of the Museum reserves
The visit to the museum reserves of the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum aims to raise public awareness of the importance of preserving, safeguarding and enhancing our heritage, in the spirit of the celebration of International Monuments and Sites Day.
Activity duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Maximum capacity: 20 people
Target audience: general public
