Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Açores > Madalena > Candelária > Mirateca
"Adega A Rodilha" is located in the parish of Candelária, more precisely in the Mirateca area, within the municipality of Madalena. This place is found on Pico Island, a territory known for its unique volcanic landscape and strong connection to agriculture. Its location in Candelária offers a glimpse into the island's rural life, surrounded by an environment that reflects the region's typical countryside setting.
This space presents itself as a small museum, dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of instruments that characterized agriculture of yesteryear. By observing these implements, visitors can understand the methods and tools that were essential for working the land throughout generations. The collection available offers a panorama of the ingenuity and effort that shaped the island's rural life.
A visit to "Adega A Rodilha" provides direct contact with Pico's agricultural history. The exhibited pieces tell the story of a past where subsistence depended on the land and manual labor. This place symbolizes the persistence and resilience of the island's inhabitants, revealing how agriculture was not merely an activity, but a way of life that left deep marks on the culture and identity of the Picuense people.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.4492859,-28.5041047
Coordinates DMS: 38°26'57.4"N 28°30'14.8"W