Museu do Coa - Vila Nova de Foz Coa, Portugal
N 41° 04.798 W 007° 06.774
29T E 658519 N 4549349
This museum features exhibits on the rock art of the Coa Valley. It is located not far from the rock art sites on a high plateau overlooking the Douro river valley.
Waymark Code: WMCZ2A
Location: Portugal
Date Posted: 10/28/2011
Views: 8
The building is four stories high (roof/Floor 2, Floor 1, Floor 0 and Floor -1) organized in a particular system of vertical and horizontal connections. The roof possesses a parking space and offers a scenic view of the landscape. Two elevators and a staircase directly connect the roof to the museum’s lobby. Floor 0, where the permanent and temporary exhibitions are located, is structured by a ramp/corridor that crosses the entire body of the building. “At the end of the ramp’s first section, stands a connection hub that distributes visitors towards different parts of the Museum.”
Theme:
archeology, rock art.
Street Address:
Rua do Museu, 5150-610 Vila nova de foz Côa - Portugal
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Hours of operation:
09h - 12h 30m
14h – 17h 30m
Closure days:
Monday; 1 January; Easter Sunday; 1 May; Christmas day
Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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