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Sacred Art Museum (Museu de Arte Sacra)

Rua do Bispo 21, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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Ranked #14 of 38 attractions in Funchal
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Traveller Description: Housed in a former bishop's palace, this museum houses an extensive collection of masterpieces by Flemish artists from the 15th and 16th centuries... more »
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Knokke-Heist, Belgium
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The title says enough about the museum. Go especially and first to the first and second level. Be aware that there is no elevator. More

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leicester
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

The paintings were excellent but the other artefacts were not as interesting More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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188 reviews 188 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
98 helpful votes 98 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

If you love museums, this is a good one to explore. Very good choice in a rainy day. More

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UK
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

really comprehensive and fascinating. lots of variety even for confirmed atheists More

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Aberfeldy, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

An amazing collection of silver, gold and church vestments. Also some lovely Flemish church art, but if you are not interested in religious art, even if good, don't go. More

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Chichester, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

A varied collecton of religeous artefacts - paintings, sculptures, church 'treasures' etc. Well worth a visit , it takes about an hour to see everything in this well presented and tranquil seting! More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

This was our second visit into the Sacred Art Museum which really is full of Artistic gems , many saved from other Churches around the Island. Conveniently situated in the middle of Funchal. More

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Rho, Italy
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

If you are an art lover, particularly for sacred art lover, I would recommend it. Otherwise, it is skippable. More

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Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

Worth an hour to wander but the style of exhibits has little variability. Information available in several languages More

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Funchal
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

If you like your icons and statuary even if you are not at all religious, this is the place for you! A+++++++ More

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