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Geodesy Museum, Castelo Branco
Discover the Geodesy museum in Castelo Branco, Portugal.
Geodesy Museum
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The Geodesy Museum is located next to Picoto da Melriça, in the Geodesic Centre of Portugal, in Castelo Branco district.
This is a unique museum in the country that results from a collaboration agreement between the Câmara Municipal of Vila del Rei and the Portuguese Geographic Institute.
From this museum you can get an excellent panoramic view of the surrounding area.
The museum exhibits objects and documents about Picoto da Merliça and cartographic evolution from the 19th century onwards. It features a small store, auditorium, and bar.
More Information:
Location:
Vila de Rei, Castelo Branco.
Mapa Interactivo:
Castelo Branco
What to see:
- Castelo Branco Castle
- Episcopal Palace and Francisco Tavares Proença Júnior Museum
- Jardim do Paço Episcopal Garden
- Cargaleiro Museum
- Parque da Cidade
- Castelo Branco Cathedral
- Geodesy Museum
- Misericórdia Religious Art Museum / Graça Convent
- Sertã Castle
- Penha Garcia Castle
- Penamacor Castle
- Monsanto
- Monsanto Castle
- Capela de São Miguel do Castelo Chapel
- Capela de São Pedro de Vir-a-Corça Chapel
- Torre de Lucano Tower
- Idanha-a-Velha
- Idanha a Velha Castle
- Idanha-a-Velha Cathedral
- Epigraphic Museum
- Tejo Internacional Natural Park
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