Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Castelo Branco > Fundão > Castelejo > Santa Luzia
The Casa da Romaria de Santa Luzia, Casas e Lugares do Sentir is located in the village of Castelejo, integrated into the Santa Luzia area, in the municipality of Fundão and district of Castelo Branco. This cultural space benefits from a location that evokes the tranquility and rural beauty of Beira Interior, nestled in an environment that invites calm and contemplation of the mountainous landscape.
The place is immersed in the atmosphere of a community that preserves its roots and traditions, offering an authentic experience and a glimpse into local life, far from the hustle and bustle of large urban centers. Its rural surroundings contribute to a sense of returning to origins and to the appreciation of the region's cultural and natural heritage.
This space, once a pilgrimage house, is a testament to the deep connection between the population and their faith. Historically, it served as a point of support and welcome for pilgrims heading to the place of worship of Santa Luzia, offering them rest and a sense of belonging to the community during their journeys. Its existence highlights the importance of pilgrimages as social and spiritual catalysts in the lives of the people of Beira.
Today, the Casa da Romaria fulfills a new mission, transforming itself into a center for safeguarding collective memory. It is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories, rituals, and traditions that have shaped the local identity, allowing visitors a deeper understanding of the role of faith and community in building the intangible heritage of the region.
Under the subtitle "Casas e Lugares do Sentir" (Houses and Places of Feeling), this museum offers an experience that goes beyond the mere observation of objects. It proposes an immersion into the emotions, knowledge, and ways of life that characterize the people of Santa Luzia and Castelejo. It is a space that seeks to evoke the essence of rural daily life, popular beliefs, and the deep connection with the land.
Through its exhibitions, which may include ethnographic elements and oral testimonies, it aims to give voice to the memory of ancestors, their struggles, and their joys. The visitor is invited to discover the small gestures, traditional crafts, and narratives that compose the rich cultural tapestry of this area of Fundão, understanding how "feeling" manifests itself in every corner and every story of the place.
The very structure of the Casa da Romaria is an element of interest, revealing characteristics of the traditional civil architecture of Beira Interior. Although adapted to its new museological function, the building retains traces that refer to its genesis and the context in which it is situated, with the solidity and simplicity that are hallmarks of the region's vernacular constructions.
Its recovery and adaptation for the current cultural purpose represent an effort to value the built heritage, transforming a building with a particular history into a beacon of knowledge and appreciation for local roots. Its discreet yet robust architecture dialogues with the surrounding landscape, reinforcing the idea of a space deeply rooted in its territory.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.1234648,-7.5777407
Coordinates DMS: 40°07'24.5"N 07°34'39.9"W
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