Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Braga > Cabeceiras de Basto > Souto Longal
The Casa do Tempo is located in the serene locality of Souto Longal, in the municipality of Cabeceiras de Basto, district of Braga. This place invites an immersion into the authenticity of northern Portugal, set within a predominantly rural and mountainous landscape. Its location is characterized by the lush greenery of the valleys and the elevations of the Serra da Cabreira, providing an environment of tranquility and a view that reflects the authenticity of country life.
The surroundings of the Casa do Tempo mirror the harmony between nature and human intervention, where buildings blend with the landscape, offering a glimpse of traditional villages and their rhythms of life. It is a place where tradition and natural beauty meet, allowing for a calm and reflective experience for visitors.
With a name that evokes reflection, the Casa do Tempo is a space dedicated to memory and the passage of generations. Its central purpose is to preserve and disseminate the stories, customs, and knowledge that have shaped the identity of the Cabeceiras de Basto region over the centuries. It is an invitation to unveil the layers of time, understanding the lives of its inhabitants, their traditions, and their daily routines.
This place offers a perspective on the community's evolution, presenting elements that illustrate the social, economic, and cultural transformations that marked rural life. It is a meeting point with the past, where one can appreciate the richness of the intangible and tangible heritage that defines the soul of this land.
The Casa do Tempo reflects the constructive typology of the region, being a traditional structure carefully recovered and adapted to its current function. Its construction respects ancestral materials and techniques, contributing to the preservation of the architectural authenticity of Souto Longal. This is a building that, in itself, is part of the narrative it aims to tell, a living testament to local know-how.
The building's recovery not only gives it a new life as an exhibition space but also highlights the importance of valuing and protecting the built heritage that characterizes the villages of Cabeceiras de Basto. The harmony of its lines and the use of typical constructive elements contribute to its cohesive integration into the surrounding rural environment.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.5133262,-7.9922975
Coordinates DMS: 41°30'48.0"N 07°59'32.3"W
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