Shepherding Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Castelo Branco > Fundão > Quintãs

Location

The Shepherd's Museum is located in Quintãs, a picturesque village in the municipality of Fundão, in the district of Castelo Branco. Set within a rural landscape that evokes the traditions of Beira Baixa, the museum is situated in the heart of the village, in an environment that reflects the authenticity of traditional constructions and the way of life that marked this region.

Its location allows visitors to immerse themselves in the environment that, over the centuries, shaped pastoral culture, with the village serving as a living testimony of a past where life was woven around the countryside and the flock.

Pastoral Tradition in Focus

Dedicated to the preservation and valorization of the centuries-old practice of shepherding, this museum invites visitors on a journey through the knowledge and customs that defined rural life in the region. Its rooms house a collection that illustrates the routine of shepherds, livestock management techniques, transhumance routes, and the vital importance of the flock for the subsistence of communities.

Through a collection of objects, tools, and, potentially, representations of daily life, the museum narrates the deep connection between man, animals, and the landscape, revealing the challenges and wisdom passed down from generation to generation in this ancient craft.

The Building and Memory

Housed in a building that respects the vernacular architecture of the region, the Shepherd's Museum is, in itself, an element of heritage that complements its collection. The choice of a traditional building contributes to a more authentic experience, allowing each room to narrate a distinct aspect of pastoral activity.

The building's structure, with its robust walls and typical layout of rural dwellings, offers a genuine setting for the exhibited artifacts, reinforcing the immersion into the life and customs of yesteryear and serving as a testament to civil engineering adapted to the pastoral daily life.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt