Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Bragança > Carrazeda de Ansiães > Carrazeda de Ansiães > Zona do Castelo
CICA is located in the Castle Zone, in Carrazeda de Ansiães, a town in the municipality of the same name. Its location in an area of profound historical value allows visitors to immerse themselves in the local heritage. The center is situated in a territory that offers a perspective of the Douro landscape, a striking element of the region.
CICA serves as a meeting point with the history of the municipality of Carrazeda de Ansiães. This cultural space is dedicated to interpreting the vast trajectory of the region, with a clear focus on the Castle and the ancient walled village of Ansiães. It presents a concise and chronological narrative that guides visitors through the historical evolution of the territory, from its origins.
Conceived from the foundations of a traditional house, the CICA building has been transformed into a modern and welcoming center. Inside, spread over two floors, visitors will find a display of archaeological artifacts. This exhibition is carefully organized to present the historical process of the municipality. One of the highlights is the collection of discoidal stelae, considered one of the most complete in the region, offering a unique perspective on the past.
CICA offers an opportunity to deepen knowledge about Portuguese medieval history, viewed through the strategic importance of Ansiães Castle and its ancient village. This center is a starting point for understanding the cultural richness of Carrazeda de Ansiães and its intrinsic connection to the Douro landscape, a territory of undeniable historical and natural value.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.2453675,-7.3004279
Coordinates DMS: 41°14'43.3"N 07°18'1.5"W
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