Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Castelo Branco > Proença-a-Nova > Proença a Nova e Peral
The CASA DO RESINEIRO Museum Space is situated in the picturesque locality of Corgas, a serene corner of the municipality of Proença-a-Nova, in the heart of the Castelo Branco district. Integrated into a setting that was once dominated by vast pine forests and intense forestry activity, this place offers an authentic perspective on the rural landscape of Beira Baixa. Its position allows visitors to immerse themselves in the natural environment that characterized and shaped the lives of local communities, harmoniously complementing the theme that the space addresses.
This museum space is a living tribute to an activity that profoundly marked the history and economy of the mountainous communities of inland Portugal: resin extraction. Through its exhibitions, it is possible to understand the arduous labor of the resin tappers, men and women who dedicated their lives to extracting resin from pine trees, a valuable natural resource for various industries. The exhibition path reveals the traditional tools used for bark cutting and gum collection, work methods, and the cultural and social importance of this profession, which is almost forgotten today. It is a unique opportunity for visitors to delve into a significant chapter of Portuguese rural life and appreciate the ingenuity and resilience of the local populations.
The architecture of the building itself, a construction that integrates into the landscape and the daily lives of local people, serves as a stage for the narrative of resin extraction. Inside, the CASA DO RESINEIRO Museum Space houses a vast collection of objects, photographs, and sometimes, recreations of environments that transport visitors to the daily life of the past. Each piece tells a story, from the simplest tools, such as the 'picadeiras' (chipping knives) and 'bicheiros' (gum collectors), to the containers for resin collection, offering a detailed view of this activity that sustained many families in the region. The space is dedicated to preserving the memory of a craft that shaped landscapes and communities, allowing future generations to understand the value of work, tradition, and the intrinsic connection between humans and nature.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.8042143,-7.9107616
Coordinates DMS: 39°48'15.2"N 07°54'38.7"W
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