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Museu do Contrabando and its collection

The Museu do Contrabando in Vinhais is one of two museums in Portugal dedicated to the history of smuggling. It is located in the village of Moimenta in the Vinhais district of northern Portugal. This museum provides a unique insight into the smuggling activities that took place in this region, making it an interesting destination for those interested in history and culture.

Historical Context of Smuggling Documented in the Museum

The Museu do Contrabando in Vinhais documents the cross-border smuggling that took place mainly between 1852 and the First World War and during the Spanish Civil War between Portugal and Spain. This historical context provides a deeper understanding of the socio-political dynamics of the time and the role smuggling played in it.

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PTMuseu do Contrabando da Moimenta

Museu do Contrabando
Vinhais Municipality Braganza District
5320-085 Vinhais

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Vinhais Municipality Braganza District, Vinhais

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