Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Bragança > Bragança > Sé, Santa Maria e Meixedo > Loreto
The Permanent Watermill Exhibition is located in Loreto, a serene locality within the municipality of Bragança, in northeastern Trás-os-Montes. This geographical setting offers a glimpse into the rural and traditional landscape of Portugal, marked by the presence of watercourses that historically shaped the lives of local communities. The surrounding area is characterized by its tranquility, reflecting the essence of the agricultural and natural heritage of the Bragança region.
This exhibition is dedicated to revealing the history and cultural significance of watermills, structures that were once pillars of subsistence in rural communities. The interpretive path allows for a deep understanding of the ingenuity behind these ancestral constructions, exploring how the motive force of water was intelligently harnessed for grinding cereals, transforming them into essential flour for sustenance. It is a space designed to preserve and disseminate a know-how that is an integral part of the region's cultural and economic heritage.
The architectural component of this exhibition allows for the observation of aspects of traditional construction associated with watermills. These structures, often built with materials such as stone and wood, are notable examples of popular engineering that combined functionality with integration into the landscape. The exhibition may illustrate the internal and external mechanisms of a watermill, highlighting the robustness and ingenious simplicity that allowed it to function. This aspect emphasizes human adaptation to natural resources and the capacity for innovation with materials available in the local environment.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.8022397,-6.7589166
Coordinates DMS: 41°48'8.1"N 06°45'32.1"W
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