Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Faro > Silves > Silves > Fábrica do Inglês
The Cork Museum is located in the area known as Fábrica do Inglês (The Englishman's Factory), in the city of Silves. This site is situated in an area with strong ties to the region's industrial past, by the Arade River. Its position provides a setting that evokes Silves' economic history and the importance of its traditional activities.
This museum is dedicated to telling the story of cork, a raw material of great relevance to Portugal. Upon visiting the space, tourists can understand the antiquity of this industry in the country and its development over time. It is a preserved testament to the economic and cultural importance that cork extraction and processing have had and continue to have.
The museum allows visitors to follow the complete cork cycle. From the harvesting of the cork oak bark, through the various processing phases in the factory, to the final products. The exhibition path illustrates the techniques and manual labor involved, revealing the complexity behind this versatile and natural material.
In addition to showcasing traditional stages, the Cork Museum presents the wide range of current uses for cork. Visitors discover the numerous applications of this material, which extend far beyond cork stoppers, covering areas such as design, fashion, construction, and various technological innovations. It is a clear demonstration of the cork industry's capacity for adaptation and renewal.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 37.190638,-8.435354
Coordinates DMS: 37°11'26.3"N 08°26'7.3"W
Weather Silves
On-duty Pharmacy Silves
