Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Bragança > Miranda do Douro > Palaçoulo
Cutelaria Martins is located in Palaçoulo, a small village situated in the municipality of Miranda do Douro, in the northeast of Trás-os-Montes. This area of Portugal is characterized by rural landscapes, marked by its proximity to the border and the serenity of the fields. The workshop is nestled in the tranquil environment of the village, a place that reflects the region's identity, inviting an experience of discovering craftsmanship in harmony with the peaceful surroundings.
At Cutelaria Martins, the tradition of working metal to create cutting tools endures. The production of items such as knives, pocket knives, and various cutting utensils reveals knowledge accumulated over time. The manufacturing process combines manual mastery with techniques perfected over generations, resulting in pieces that are an example of precision and functionality. Visitors can understand the care and dedication reflected in each blade and each handle.
What defines Cutelaria Martins is its intrinsic connection to the history and culture of the region. The pieces created there, with models that refer to local heritage, such as the "Linhagem" or "Brigantina" pocket knife, represent a link with the identity of the Terra Fria Transmontana. Visiting this space is an opportunity to witness the importance of preserving an artisanal craft that is an integral part of cultural heritage, and to understand how ancestral techniques continue to shape the local identity through manual work.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.455461,-6.4433115
Coordinates DMS: 41°27'19.7"N 06°26'35.9"W
Weather Palaçoulo
On-duty Pharmacy Palaçoulo
