The Municipal Museum of Archaeology of Loulé, also known as the Municipal Museum of Loulé or the Archaeological Museum of Loulé, is a cultural establishment located in the city of Loulé, in the Algarve region of Portugal. This museum is a significant part of the city's cultural landscape and offers visitors a chance to delve into the rich history and archaeology of the region.
The museum is situated within the castle of Loulé, in the historic center of the city. It occupies the old alcaidaria, a building that was originally constructed in the Middle Ages and served as the residence of the alcaide, a position similar to the modern mayor. This unique location adds to the historical significance and charm of the museum.
The museum's collection comprises a vast array of materials unearthed in various archaeological excavations throughout the municipality. Some pieces were even donated by the National Museum of Archaeology in Lisbon. The collection spans a broad time period, from prehistory to the end of the Modern Age, and includes artifacts from the Roman period as well as the Christian and Islamic Middle Ages.
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