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Previously in the Capuchin Convent
The Convent of Our Lady of the Assumption is in the Old Town, just behind the Cathedral, and has hosted since 1973 the "Archaeological Museum and Lapidar Infante D. Henrique". Opposite the building is a square with a statue dedicated to Alfonso III. It was built in the early sixteenth century as a convent of the Poor Clares Mothers. It's listed as a National Monument and is in Renaissance style, with Baroque dome and Manueline church. The convent chapel is now used as an auditorium. Museum hours are: October-May: Tuesday-Friday: 9.30-12.30 and 14.30-17.30. Saturday and Sunday: 10-12 and 14-16.
June-September: Tuesday-Sunday: 9.30-12.30 and 16-19. Closed Mondays and holidays. Admission is 4 € and you're not allowed to take pictures inside. It contains archaeological objects from prehistory to the Middle Ages, emphasizing the Roman era, whose pieces include a mosaic ocean and busts of emperors Agrippinus, Adriano and Galiano. It also contains a complete collection of sacred art and religious paintings. Previously, the museum was installed in the Capuchin Convent.
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