Olive Oil Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Coimbra > Oliveira do Hospital > Bobadela > Senhora da Luz

Location

The Olive Oil Museum is located in Bobadela, in the municipality of Oliveira do Hospital. Situated in the Senhora da Luz urbanization, the museum benefits from a location that offers a tranquil and appealing setting. Its position allows for the enjoyment of a panoramic view over the surrounding landscape, which extends to the grandeur of Serra da Estrela.

Bobadela is an area with deep historical roots, where the presence of the museum contributes to the valorization of the heritage linked to agriculture and the region's landscape, inviting visitors to discover its cultural legacy.

Architecture and Concept

The architectural design of the Olive Oil Museum is one of its most striking features, transforming the building itself into a visual expression of the theme it houses. This building, erected from scratch, features an innovative design, where its shape evokes a large olive branch.

Inside, the exhibition areas are organically designed, resembling leaves and olives, guiding visitors through an intuitive path. The central area of the museum, which establishes communication between the various rooms, follows the progression of olive oil in its production process, culminating in a shape that tapers and directs towards the exterior landscape of Serra da Estrela, thus merging the built environment with the natural.

The History of Liquid Gold

The Olive Oil Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the vast and valuable cultural and technological heritage associated with the olive tree and olive oil production. Its exhibitions invite a journey through time, exploring the evolution of extraction techniques and the various uses of this "liquid gold," from the dawn of its history in Roman times to the present day.

This exhibition path allows for a deep understanding of the importance of olive oil in Portuguese and Mediterranean culture. Through a careful approach, the museum highlights both the historical aspects and the current relevance of olive oil, providing a visit that is simultaneously informative and immersive.

The Essence and Versatility of Olive Oil

Beyond its historical and technological dimension, the museum invites reflection on the essence and remarkable versatility of olive oil. It is not merely presented as a culinary ingredient, but rather as a fundamental element of cultural identity and traditions rooted in the region.

The experience at the Olive Oil Museum seeks to inspire a new perspective on olive oil, revealing its multiple facets and the richness of a history that transcends its habitual consumption. The visit thus becomes a true sensory and cultural exploration for those who set out to discover the universe of this product.

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