ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF SÃO MIGUEL DE ODRINHAS

The São Miguel de Odrinhas Archaeological Museum originates from the Renaissance era and is thought to have been established by Francisco d'Ollanda. At the hermitage of São Miguel, a collection of Roman artefacts found all over the district has been gathered. In 1955, a museum was established to preserve various archaeological discoveries, but the current building was constructed in 1999. For the ancients, the Sintra area was known as Finis Terrae, the edge of the known world. Along with its multifaceted landscape and mild climate, Sintra had special importance and even mystical qualities. The collection showcases the diversity of cultures and people who have settled in the Sintra area, and how it has influenced the local customs.

The museum currently houses more than 400 stone artefacts, in addition to various coins, ceramics, metalwork, and even skeletal remains. The museum has two main sections: The Epigraphy Section covers over two thousand years of history, from the Etruscan Period to the Modern Age, and features a collection of Roman tombstones that are considered one of the most important in the Iberian Peninsula. The Archaeology Section displays millions of objects recovered from archaeological sites in Termo de Sintra, ranging from the Middle Palaeolithic Age to the 18th century. Notable pieces include those from the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Roman periods. Guided tours of the museum are available.

Tuesday – Saturday: 10h00 – 13h00/14h00 – 18h00, (last admission at 17h00), Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
Adult: €2.00, Concessionary: €1.00. Child: FREE

The remains of a Roman villa from the first century, including mosaic floors, and the remains of a temple or mausoleum from the third or fourth century can be found outside. Additionally, there is the Ermida de São Miguel chapel, which dates back to the 12th century. Open-air plays celebrating classical culture are performed here during certain times of the year, featuring Greek and Latin theatre.

Atop a small hill next to the Archaeological Museum of São Miguel de Odrinhas lies a Neolithic cromlech known as the Barreira Megalithic Complex (Conjunto Megalítico de Barreira). It includes 24 standing stones, some of which are four meters tall. These stones serve as evidence that this site has been considered sacred for many cultures over the course of millennia. Unfortunately, the stones are now abandoned and overgrown with shrubs. | 38° 53' 03.2" N | 09° 22' 17.4" W

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Contact Details
Avenida Prof. Dr. D. Fernando d´Almeida, Odrinhas São João das Lampas, Sintra, Portugal.
38° 53' 13.5" N | 09° 21' 58.6" W
+351 219 609 520 | dbmu.masmo.geral@cm-sintra.pt |  Website