Casa do Corpo Santo, Setúbal
The Casa do Corpo Santo in Setúbal is an 18th century building with a museum of nautical instruments on the ground floor and a beautiful Baroque chapel on the second floor.
The building is also referred to as the Museu do Barroco (Baroque Museum), though this name is not on the most recent tourist maps of Setúbal.
The building was the headquarters of the Confraria dos Navegantes, the guild of seafarers, shipowners and fishermen in the town.
Exhibits
The downstairs museum has a collection of nautical instruments donated by one Ireneu Cruz.
These include barometers, binoculars, compasses, telescopes and ship's lights.
There are also several model ships on view.
Chapel
An azulejos-lined staircase leads to the first floor chapel which is unlocked for you by the attendant.
Inside is a beautiful painted ceiling, gilded woodwork and more azulejos tiling.
The paintings that can be seen are of São Pedro Gonçalves, known as Corpo Santo, protector of fishermen, shipowners and navigators.
The most impressive ceiling paintings are in the Sala do Despacho (administrative office) where the guild would hold its meetings.
The tiles in the three upper rooms display scenes of every day life in particular hunting.
Access & Hours
Rua do Corpo Santo, 17
2900-601 Setúbal
Tel: 265 236 066
Admission: Small admission charge; free for children under 16 and seniors over 65.
Hours may vary though generally 9 am - 12.30 pm and 2 pm - 5 pm.
To get to Setúbal take a Fertagus Line from any of Roma-Areeiro, Entrecampos, Sete Rios or Campolide.
The museum is a 10 minute walk from Setúbal Station or just a minute from Praça do Quebedo.
The museum is close to the Casa de Bocage, the Igreja de Sãnta Maria, the town's cathedral, and a short walk from the interesting Museu do Trabalho Michel Giacometti.
Hotels in Setúbal
There is a cluster of hotels located near Setúbal Station including the recommended four star Meliá Setúbal Hotel, the Hotel Arangues, three stars and the four star Luna Esperanca Centro Hotel.
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