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Museu Casa do Arcano

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Rua Joao D'Horta Matriz, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-561 Portugal
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São Miguel’s west famously boasts a varied natural landscape, but seeing all it has to offer on a self-led tour can be difficult. Enjoy an itinerary that tours the region’s highlights, including Sete Cidades, Caldeira Velha, and Mosteiros, and marvel at the mountain, coastal, lake, and jungle views you encounter throughout the trip. Travel across the rural landscape with ease, and relax with round-trip transport included.
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A museum where they explain to you a bit more than usual! you have a video explaining the life of the nun who built the collection!! impressive collection of small figurines explaining the bible
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These tiny figures of bread dough and local materials are impressive. Unfortunately the display behind glass and without interior lighting hamped complete enjoying.
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This astonishing collection of biblical scenes is something I have never seen before. On the wall hangs a list of all the materials madre Margarida used. With simple things like wood, cotton, glass she was able to create fascinating figurines, which all wear different clothes
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First time we arrived, museum was closed. Second time, it was closed but a sign said "Opening at 13:30". We came back at 13:30 and only JUST as we had given up at 13:50, someone showed up (without the keys). A few minutes later it finally opened. The short video you see at
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The museum is located in the home of the nun who created the tiny figures and Biblical scenes in the 19th century. While the exhibit is small, it is a marvel, and the story of her life, as depicted in a short video and told by the docent, teaches us a lot about the limitations
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