Old Bandarra Radio of Trancoso

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Guarda > Trancoso > Trancoso > São Pedro e Santa Maria e Souto Maior

Location

The Old Bandarra Radio Station of Trancoso is located in the urban area of the town, integrated into the parish of São Pedro e Santa Maria e Souto Maior. Its location allows for direct contact with the local environment, facilitating access for those exploring the streets and atmosphere of Trancoso.

A Building with History

This site, which once housed Rádio Bandarra, is now a point of cultural interest in the town. The building maintains its presence in Trancoso's urban landscape, evoking a memory of local communication and connection to the community. Its transformation reflects a new life for the structure, now dedicated to safeguarding regional memory and culture.

The Universe of Bandarra

Inside the Old Bandarra Radio Station, there is a museological space that invites visitors to learn about the figure of Gonçalo Anes, better known as Bandarra. This 16th-century shoemaker, native to Trancoso, stood out as a poet and prophet. His legacy is interpreted here through an exhibition that offers insight into his life and works, which shaped part of the popular and historical imagination of the region.

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