Alcantara Museum Installed in a semi-detached townhouse that forms part of the architectural complex located at Praça da Matriz, the building, dating from the late 17th and early 18th centuries, is an important example of Brazilian colonial architecture. Originally used as a residence, the property was declared of public utility in 1986 through a Presidential Decree for the establishment of the Museu da Cidade. The restoration of the building and its collection was completed in 2004. The museum’s collection consists of furniture, decorative objects, and sacred art pieces that represent the culture and historical context of the building. The museum’s façade stands out for its colorful tilework and doorways framed with lioz stone. Its L-shaped floor plan features long verandas opening onto an inner courtyard. On the ground floor are the rooms dedicated to temporary exhibitions, while the upper floor houses the permanent exhibition galleries.