The museum exhibits a rich heritage linked to the sea and fishing, largely the result of working closely with the fishing community.
The Fortress of Santiago has coexisted alongside the community of Sesimbra for 365 years. It was built at a time when danger came from the sea and maritime borders had to be defended. However, the course of history has gradually…
Built in the fifteenth century by the seafaring and fishermen's corporation of Sesimbra, the Chapel of the Holy Spirit was used initially as both a chapel and a hospital. In 1755, the earthquake caused considerable damage to the building, which…