Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Bragança > Carrazeda de Ansiães > Carrazeda de Ansiães > Lavandeira, Beira Grande e Selores
Casa Praça de Moura is located in the municipality of Carrazeda de Ansiães, in the district of Bragança, in an area encompassing the localities of Lavandeira, Beira Grande, and Selores. This location allows for an immersion in a landscape of rural and traditional character, inviting the exploration of the natural and cultural surroundings. Its establishment is integrated into the harmony of the built heritage with the natural environment of Trás-os-Montes, reflecting the essence of the Alto Douro region.
This remarkable building, Casa Praça de Moura, is a living testament to the history and local identity, standing as an example of the region's traditional civil architecture. Its walls and divisions hold a legacy of centuries, telling the narrative of generations who inhabited and shaped this territory. The architectural characteristics of the property reveal a deep connection to the Transmontane constructive tradition, with elements that mirror the robustness and simplicity of the region's houses, adapted to the needs and tastes of its former inhabitants.
The solidity of the stone and the antique design details present in Casa Praça de Moura are elements that capture attention, inviting a careful observation of its structure. It is a space that honors the community's memory, preserving the traits that defined daily life and development over time, in harmony with the surrounding built heritage.
Inside Casa Praça de Moura, visitors are invited on a journey through the past, through exhibitions dedicated to the safeguarding and dissemination of local heritage. The various rooms reveal aspects of daily life, arts, and crafts that marked the community's evolution over time. It is a space where material and immaterial culture is valued, providing a deeper understanding of the roots and traditions that define the identity of the municipality of Carrazeda de Ansiães.
Casa Praça de Moura asserts itself as a central pillar in the preservation of the collective memory of the region. The atmosphere that pervades its rooms is one of deep reverence for the cultural heritage. It is a place that invites reflection on the resilience and inventiveness of the people of Trás-os-Montes, expressed in the objects, documents, and narratives carefully preserved there. Visiting this space is an enriching way to connect with the soul and the historical journey of this community in the northern interior of Portugal.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.1938778,-7.3008757
Coordinates DMS: 41°11'38.0"N 07°18'3.2"W
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