Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Castelo Branco > Fundão > Enxames
Situated in the serene locality of Enxames, in the municipality of Fundão and integrated within the district of Castelo Branco, the 'Noticias de Enxames' space is nestled within the picturesque landscape of Beira Baixa. This location is found within the village's urban fabric, allowing for an immersion into the tranquility and particularities of a Beira community.
Its location invites a leisurely discovery of its surroundings, characterized by traditional architecture and the peaceful atmosphere that defines the heart of rural Portugal.
The 'Noticias de Enxames' acts as a focal point for the preservation and sharing of the locality's collective memory. This space was conceived with the purpose of safeguarding the cultural and historical richness of Enxames, offering its visitors an in-depth perspective on the life and traditions that have shaped this community over the centuries.
Through its collection, it becomes possible to trace the social and economic evolution of the village, from its most remote origins to the present day, exploring the particularities that make it unique.
In this place, history is not limited to major events but is manifested in the details of the daily lives of the region's people. 'Noticias de Enxames' is dedicated to valuing the knowledge and practices that marked rural life, presenting testimonies of the tools used in the fields, domestic utensils, and the trades that, over time, sustained the community.
It provides a glimpse into the agricultural traditions, arts, and customs that defined the identity of Enxames, revealing the resilience and ingenuity of its inhabitants.
The building that houses 'Noticias de Enxames' is a relevant element of local civil architecture, reflecting the region's constructive characteristics, such as the use of stone and simple lines. Rehabilitated for its current purpose, it assumes the function of a cultural and knowledge hub, being, in fact, a physical guardian of local heritage.
It is a space dedicated to learning and reflection on the heritage of Enxames, actively contributing to the preservation and dissemination of its roots and its singular identity within the context of the Fundão municipality.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.1570817,-7.3876083
Coordinates DMS: 40°09'25.5"N 07°23'15.4"W
Weather Enxames
On-duty Pharmacy Enxames
