Museum
Stringed Instruments Museum
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The Stringed Instruments Museum in Braga houses a remarkable collection of over 200 traditional Portuguese string instruments, from the iconic Portuguese guitar used in fado to regional violas and mandolins. Housed in a historic building, the museum displays instruments dating from the 18th century to the present, many intricately decorated with marquetry and mother-of-pearl. Visitors can see rare examples of the viola braguesa, a local instrument, and learn about the craftsmanship and musical traditions of northern Portugal. Interactive displays allow visitors to hear the instruments' sounds.
Don't miss
- See the collection of Portuguese guitars, including fado instruments.
- View the rare viola braguesa and other regional violas.
- Listen to instrument sounds at interactive audio stations.
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Ways to visit Stringed Instruments Museum
You can visit Stringed Instruments Museum on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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