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UTAD Geology Museum, Vila Real
Long-term exhibition of minerals, rocks, and fossils from Portugal and other countries, organised in an educational format, and incorporated as part of the Geology Museum.
CHARACTERISTICS
LOCATION
Address: Museu de Geologia da UTAD Quinta de Prados
City: Vila Real
Postal Code: 5001 - 801
Telephone: 259350351
Email: mgomes@utad.pt
Website: https://www.utad.pt/museu-de-geologia/
City: Vila Real
Postal Code: 5001 - 801
Telephone: 259350351
Email: mgomes@utad.pt
Website: https://www.utad.pt/museu-de-geologia/
FUNCTIONING
Weekly Schedule:
monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday
From 12:00:00 to -.
From 17:00:00 to -.
Weekend and Holidays Schedule:
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
Exceptions:
-
Paid Entry:
0€
Discount Policy:
Admission free of charge. Entry: pedagogical rate of 1 euro for guided tours.
monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday
From 12:00:00 to -.
From 17:00:00 to -.
Weekend and Holidays Schedule:
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
Exceptions:
-
Paid Entry:
0€
Discount Policy:
Admission free of charge. Entry: pedagogical rate of 1 euro for guided tours.
ORGANISATION OF THE VISIT
The visit to this Point does not require prior booking and can be done individually.
Specific Conditions:
-
Method:
On foot
Difficulty Level:
Average
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
5
Maximum Number of Person per group:
20
Observations:
Guided tours for groups are subject to prior appointment to the Communication and Image Office (gci@utad.pt) Telephone: +351 259350141
Guided Tours:
No
Observations:
Upon request
Specific Conditions:
-
Method:
On foot
Difficulty Level:
Average
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
5
Maximum Number of Person per group:
20
Observations:
Guided tours for groups are subject to prior appointment to the Communication and Image Office (gci@utad.pt) Telephone: +351 259350141
Guided Tours:
No
Observations:
Upon request
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
Museums
MUSEUM / INTERPRETATION CENTER
Museum / Interpretation Center History:
The UTAD Geology Museum was founded in 1986 by Professor Fernando Real, distinguished geologist and Rector of the University Institute of Tras-os-Montes, in the following year that would become the University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD). Teachers that formed the Department of Geology, have contributed greatly for the creation of the museum at the time.
Activity Program:
-
Study and Research Unit:
-
Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
-
Volunteering Programs:
-
The UTAD Geology Museum was founded in 1986 by Professor Fernando Real, distinguished geologist and Rector of the University Institute of Tras-os-Montes, in the following year that would become the University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD). Teachers that formed the Department of Geology, have contributed greatly for the creation of the museum at the time.
Activity Program:
-
Study and Research Unit:
-
Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
-
Volunteering Programs:
-
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
TRANSPORT
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Road, urban, air transport and taxis
Telephone Number:
259336806
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Road, urban, air transport and taxis
Telephone Number:
259336806
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
SITES OF TOURISTIC INTEREST
Archaeology and Numismatics Museum of Vila Real
Numismatic Collection comprised of thousands of coins from every province; various kilos of Folles from Castro das Curvas, Cadaval, São Caetano and Paredes de Alvão, 750 Antonianos [a.k.a Argenteus Antoninianus] from Reguengo, 120 Denarius from Mosteirô, 18 kilos of Folles from Vila Marim, 3840 Antonianos from Santulhão, 30 kilos of Folles from Émeres; and many other coins, which are classified from the time period spanning the 5th century BCE through the 8th century CE.
gps: 41.29767 -7.74309
distance: 2km
Vila Velha Museum
The objective of the Vila Velha Museum is to serve as a starting point for the acquisition of deeper knowledge in regards to the history of Vila Real, by providing special attention to the intervention area and surrounding nature. In addition to the interpretation of the preserved archaeological structures, the institution promotes research related to areas which are already identified and protected, as well as for the identification of undiscovered areas.
gps: 41.29292 -7.7461
distance: 3km
UTAD Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden of the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (JBUTAD) is currently one of the largest botanical gardens in Europe and inside we can see plant species coming from all over the world. Aims to be an example of how any space is good for, in a sustainable manner, icreating a truly diverse and harmonious germoplasmatic bank. Provides you an extensive base information on the plants that form part of your landscape. The Herbarium, Digital Flora, Thematic Collections, collaboration with schools and training centers, a whole universe of knowledge created for you.
gps: 41.287297 -7.741462
distance: 0km
Museum of Sound and Image
The Sound and Image Museum was born from the need to preserve the important collection of the old Teatro Avenida in the possession of the Municipality since 1999. To this initial core joined however numerous purchased parts and pieces donated or deposited by various institutions and individual collectors.
gps: 41.29923 -7.7342
distance: 2km
Conhecer Vila Real
Eventos, Gastronomia, Património cultural e muito mais
gps: 39.55488 -7.93212
distance: 2km
Knowing Vila Real
Events, gastronomy, cultural heritage and much more.
gps: 39.55488 -7.93212
distance: 2km
Numismatic Collection comprised of thousands of coins from every province; various kilos of Folles from Castro das Curvas, Cadaval, São Caetano and Paredes de Alvão, 750 Antonianos [a.k.a Argenteus Antoninianus] from Reguengo, 120 Denarius from Mosteirô, 18 kilos of Folles from Vila Marim, 3840 Antonianos from Santulhão, 30 kilos of Folles from Émeres; and many other coins, which are classified from the time period spanning the 5th century BCE through the 8th century CE.
gps: 41.29767 -7.74309
distance: 2km
Vila Velha Museum
The objective of the Vila Velha Museum is to serve as a starting point for the acquisition of deeper knowledge in regards to the history of Vila Real, by providing special attention to the intervention area and surrounding nature. In addition to the interpretation of the preserved archaeological structures, the institution promotes research related to areas which are already identified and protected, as well as for the identification of undiscovered areas.
gps: 41.29292 -7.7461
distance: 3km
UTAD Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden of the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (JBUTAD) is currently one of the largest botanical gardens in Europe and inside we can see plant species coming from all over the world. Aims to be an example of how any space is good for, in a sustainable manner, icreating a truly diverse and harmonious germoplasmatic bank. Provides you an extensive base information on the plants that form part of your landscape. The Herbarium, Digital Flora, Thematic Collections, collaboration with schools and training centers, a whole universe of knowledge created for you.
gps: 41.287297 -7.741462
distance: 0km
Museum of Sound and Image
The Sound and Image Museum was born from the need to preserve the important collection of the old Teatro Avenida in the possession of the Municipality since 1999. To this initial core joined however numerous purchased parts and pieces donated or deposited by various institutions and individual collectors.
gps: 41.29923 -7.7342
distance: 2km
Conhecer Vila Real
Eventos, Gastronomia, Património cultural e muito mais
gps: 39.55488 -7.93212
distance: 2km
Knowing Vila Real
Events, gastronomy, cultural heritage and much more.
gps: 39.55488 -7.93212
distance: 2km
ASSOCIATED ROUTES
Wolfram Route
The history of the twentieth century is deeply marked by the arms race and the two World Wars that ravaged the European continent. During this period, the race for wolfram assumes high importance and remains large-scale until the late 1950s. Portugal emerges as the largest European producer of this mineral, benefiting from the richness of its geological resources, multiplying a little throughout the country the mining explorations that profoundly mark the evolution of the local landscape and economy. With the reduction in demand for this mineral from the middle of the century and the emergence of new producing markets, interest in wolfram in Portugal has declined, leading to the abandonment of explorations. The structures of this golden period of mining in Portugal remain in the landscape, still marking the regions that surround them.
The history of the twentieth century is deeply marked by the arms race and the two World Wars that ravaged the European continent. During this period, the race for wolfram assumes high importance and remains large-scale until the late 1950s. Portugal emerges as the largest European producer of this mineral, benefiting from the richness of its geological resources, multiplying a little throughout the country the mining explorations that profoundly mark the evolution of the local landscape and economy. With the reduction in demand for this mineral from the middle of the century and the emergence of new producing markets, interest in wolfram in Portugal has declined, leading to the abandonment of explorations. The structures of this golden period of mining in Portugal remain in the landscape, still marking the regions that surround them.
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