Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Braga > Guimarães > São Torcato > Segade
Situated in the Segade area, in the locality of São Torcato, this museum is set in an environment that retains characteristics of a traditional Portuguese community, on the outskirts of Guimarães. Its location is integrated into the context of the village itself, contributing to its cultural and historical identity.
The museum's ethnographic collection offers a perspective on the daily life of the region's people over time. It presents elements that illustrate working methods, customs, and objects used in rural and domestic activities. It is a way to understand the material culture and past habits that shaped the local community.
The sacred art collection reflects the profound religiosity and spiritual history of the São Torcato community. It includes pieces that bear witness to local devotion, such as religious images, liturgical vestments, and other objects related to worship. These pieces reveal the artistic expressions and faith that accompanied the lives of the population throughout the centuries.
Together, the ethnographic and sacred art collections provide an integrated view of São Torcato's history and identity. The museum serves as a guardian of the community's memory, showing how daily life in the countryside and faith intertwined, preserving a cultural legacy for future generations.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.482515,-8.2578293
Coordinates DMS: 41°28'57.1"N 08°15'28.2"W
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