Exhibition at the Centro Museológico do Alportel, open 2 pm to 6 pm, until 16 August.
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Exhibition "Meeting of the arts: the lake of nymphs and UM dresses" at the Centro Museológico do Alportel, open 2 pm to 6 pm, running until 16 August. Organised by the Municipality of São Brás de Alportel. Listed in the official Visit Algarve events guide; details on +351 289 843 711.
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