Montelongo Plateau Museological Centre

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Braga > Celorico de Basto > Ponte

Location

The Montelongo Plateau Museum Centre is located in the urbanization of the same name, the Montelongo Plateau, in the locality of Ponte. This area is part of the municipality of Celorico de Basto, a region characterized by its green landscapes and rugged terrain. Its location on a plateau gives it an elevated position, offering a unique perspective on the surrounding territory and the natural environment characteristic of this part of Northern Portugal.

The Plateau's Legacy

This museum centre is dedicated to safeguarding and interpreting the heritage associated with the Montelongo Plateau. A space of this nature primarily aims to reveal relevant aspects of the natural and human history that have shaped this landscape over time. It is a place where one seeks to understand the geographical, ecological, and cultural particularities that define the plateau.

Memory and Territory

The existence of the Montelongo Plateau Museum Centre contributes to the preservation of the region's collective memory. Through the information made available here, it is possible to establish a connection with the territory, exploring aspects ranging from its geological formation to the experiences of the communities that settled here. The centre thus serves as a reference point for those wishing to deepen their knowledge of the identity and heritage of the Montelongo Plateau.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt