Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Coimbra > Góis > Góis
The Góis Memory Reference Centre is strategically located in the picturesque town of Góis, in the heart of the municipality of the same name, within the district of Coimbra. Its position in the urban fabric allows visitors direct immersion in the local environment, inviting an experience of closeness with the history and identity of the region.
This space, dedicated to the preservation of memory, benefits from a setting that reflects the essence of the village, constituting an ideal starting point for understanding the heritage and the journey of the Góis community.
Dedicated to the safeguarding and sharing of Góis' collective memory, this centre offers an in-depth look at the traditions, journeys, and the very identity that have shaped local life. Through a carefully organized collection, elements are presented that narrate the community's history, from its beginnings to the present day.
Visitors are invited to explore aspects of daily life, economic activities, and cultural manifestations that characterize Góis. It is a place where the richness of memory, expressed through objects, documents, and testimonies, becomes accessible to all who seek to understand the particularities of this locality.
The building that houses the Góis Memory Reference Centre serves as a meeting point and a space for reflection on the material and immaterial heritage of the region. Its existence underscores the importance of remembering and honouring the generations that, through their work and dedication, contributed to the construction of the present-day Góis community.
Each exhibited piece and each presented narrative function as a link to the past, allowing visitors an enriching and educational experience. It is a space where current and future generations can connect with their origins, valuing the historical and cultural legacy that defines Góis.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.1580797,-8.1082203
Coordinates DMS: 40°09'29.1"N 08°06'29.6"W