Museu Fotográfico João Carpinteiro


Housed in the old-town cinema is this tiny museum that contains a collection of vintage cameras, the oldest a pocket-vest number dating from 1912. Unless you’re a camera buff, you’ll probably find the changing art exhibitions (free) in the small gallery in front more interesting.


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