Emily Thompson
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Audio Guide Ferreira de Castro Museum

Duration: 32 min
Ferreira de Castro Museum
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Audio guide Ferreira de Castro Museum in English

In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Ferreira de Castro Museum telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Ferreira de Castro Museum:

  • 1
    Sala 'Infância' (1898-1911)

    The 'Infância' Room (1898-1911) forms the opening section of the chronological display at the Ferreira de Castro Museum, exploring the writer's childhood years in the village of Salgueiros, within…

  • 2
    Room 'In Brazil – From the Amazon Rainforest to Belém do Pará' (1911-1919)

    The 'No Brasil – Da selva amazónica a Belém do Pará' room (1911-1919) charts Ferreira de Castro's formative years in the Amazonian rubber plantations until 1914, when he worked as a young boy and…

  • 3
    Room 'El Regreso - Journalism and Renegade Work' (1919-1927)

    The 'O Regresso – Jornalismo e obra renegada' room (1919-1927) charts Ferreira de Castro's literary debut following his return from Brazil.

  • 4
    Hall of Triumph – From Emigrants to the Direction of O Diabo (1928-1935)

    The Triunfo room (1928–1935) charts Ferreira de Castro's most celebrated period, when he established himself as a leading figure in Portuguese literature.

  • 5
    'O Último Vagamundo' Room – Travels (1929-1939)

    The 'O Último Vagamundo' – Viagens room covers 1929–1939, exploring Ferreira de Castro's travels during the height of his international literary prominence.

  • 6
    Room 'O Mestre – From The Tempest to The Fragments' (1940-1974)

    This gallery charts Ferreira de Castro's maturity and acclaim between 1940 and 1974, when he established himself as one of Portugal's finest authors.

  • 7
    Hall of Translations

    The Sala de Traducciones is the final room of the museum, showcasing the international reach of Ferreira de Castro's literary work.

  • 8
    Art Collection (Original Canvases and Drawings)

    The museum's art collection features original paintings and drawings by renowned Iberian and Latin American artists, all connected to the personal and literary world of Ferreira de Castro.

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Practical information

R. Consiglieri Pedroso 34, 2710-550 Sintra, Portugal
Opening hoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
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8 points of interest included
  • 1.Sala 'Infância' (1898-1911)
  • 2.Room 'In Brazil – From the Amazon Rainforest to Belém do Pará' (1911-1919)
  • 3.Room 'El Regreso - Journalism and Renegade Work' (1919-1927)
  • 4.Hall of Triumph – From Emigrants to the Direction of O Diabo (1928-1935)
  • 5.'O Último Vagamundo' Room – Travels (1929-1939)
  • 6.Room 'O Mestre – From The Tempest to The Fragments' (1940-1974)
  • 7.Hall of Translations
  • 8.Art Collection (Original Canvases and Drawings)

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