Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Coimbra > Lousã > Flor da Rosa > Lousã e Vilarinho
The Dr. Louzã Henriques Ethnographic Museum is serenely established in the locality of Flor da Rosa, an integral part of the civil parish of Lousã e Vilarinho, within the municipality of Lousã, in the district of Coimbra. Its position offers a harmonious integration into the rural and traditional environment that characterizes this region, allowing visitors an immersion in the tranquility of the surrounding landscape. The museum is integrated into the fabric of the local community, reflecting the authenticity of the people and the knowledge it seeks to preserve.
Dedicated to the memory and spirit of Dr. Louzã Henriques, this cultural institution is a testament to his profound interest and commitment to preserving the local ethnographic heritage. The museum houses a collection that mirrors the experiences, customs, and traditions of the communities in Lousã and its surroundings. It is a space that celebrates regional identity, perpetuating the work and vision of a figure who recognized the importance of safeguarding the collective memory of an era and a people.
In its exhibitions, the Dr. Louzã Henriques Ethnographic Museum offers a window into the daily life of past generations, revealing the multiple aspects of rural life in the Lousã region. Here, it is possible to discover the richness of traditional crafts, the agricultural tools that shaped the landscape, the domestic utensils that filled homes, and the costumes worn by the people. Each piece tells a story, providing a deeper understanding of the working methods, celebrations, and beliefs that defined the community over time, contributing to the appreciation of ancestral practices and knowledge.
The building housing the Dr. Louzã Henriques Ethnographic Museum reflects the simplicity and functionality of the region's traditional civil architecture. Its structure, adapted to receive and present the collections, integrates naturally into the environment of Flor da Rosa. This unpretentious but authentic architectural setting complements the museum's mission, which is to be a guardian of cultural and material memory, offering a genuine backdrop for the exploration of the ethnographic heritage gathered there.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.1165383,-8.2485381
Coordinates DMS: 40°06'59.5"N 08°14'54.7"W
Weather Flor da Rosa
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