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Museu do Hospital e das Caldas

Museum of the Hospital and of the Hot Springs

Housed in the Caza Real (royal house), this museum presents the history of the thermal hospital and its hot springs. Until the end of the monarchy, the building served as home to the hospital directors as well as lodging for the royal family when they visited Caldas. In 1992, restoration was undertaken, along with installation of the museum. The museum offers tours of the hospital and its associated heritage.

Address: Rua Rodrigo Berquó
Getting there: Cinco Bicas Praça da Fruta
Hours: Tue–Sat & holidays 10:00–12:30 & 14:00–17:30, Sun 09:00–12:00, closed Mon
Price: EUR 3, EUR 1.50 for retirees and youth card holders, free to age 14
Phone: +351262830774
Website: museudohospital.wordpress.com (opens in a new tab)

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