‘Gondomar Municipal Filigree Museum/ Filigree Route’

The Gondomar Municipal Filigree Museum has a diverse collection of utensils and machinery provided by local goldsmiths and a valuable collection of unique filigree pieces, including the ‘Largest Filigree Heart in the World’ and the ‘Filigree Dress designed by Micaela Oliveira’,

Installed at Gramido’s Casa Branca, an 18th century manor house, overlooking the Douro River, in the parish of Valbom, this Museum is the Welcome Center of the Filigree Route, which invites you to discover the traditional workshops allowing visitors to discover and experience up close with the men and women who produce these delicate pieces of goldsmithing, an in-depth look at their history and legacy, as well as the entire artisanal production process.

At CINDOR– Professional Training Center for the Goldsmithing and Watchmaking Industry, a professional school specializing in the arts of goldsmithing, it is possible to hold filigree and chiseling workshops, an authentic and enriching experience for groups larger than 10 people.

The Municipal Filigree Museum, six traditional workshops and CINDOR comprise part of the Industrial Tourism offer of the Municipality of Gondomar.

 

Address: Trav. Convenção de Gramido 41, 4420-416 Valbom

Telephone +351 224 664 310 | +351 932 003 358 |turismo@cm-gondomar.pt

Entry: €2 | Free: natives and residents of Gondomar, <18 years old and >65 years old

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday – 10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm

 

Workshops visit: pre-booking mandatory (3 working days in advance).

Reservations: turismo@cm-gondomar.pt

 

+ info: www.visitgondomar.cm-gondomar.pt

Promotional video: Filigree Route