Grandfather's Wine Press

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Guarda > Vila Nova de Foz Côa > Freixo de Numão

Location

Lagar do Avô is located in the tranquil village of Freixo de Numão, a place with a character deeply rooted in tradition, integrated into the municipality of Vila Nova de Foz Côa. Its location allows visitors to immerse themselves in the typical rural landscape of Northeast Portugal, marked by extensive olive groves and vineyards that shape the region's hillsides.

Being in Freixo de Numão offers an authentic perspective of village life, with Lagar do Avô serving as a point of interest that reflects local history and culture.

The Legacy of Olive Oil

This space, whose name evokes memories of artisanal production, was originally a lagar (olive mill), the place where olives were transformed into olive oil. It preserves the essence of an ancestral process that shaped the economy and daily life of the rural communities of Trás-os-Montes for centuries.

Upon exploring Lagar do Avô, one can observe the remnants of machinery and stone structures that bore witness to the arduous, yet rewarding, labor of extracting the region's "liquid gold". It is a tribute to the wisdom and persistence of past generations who cultivated these lands.

A Space of Memory and Culture

Currently, Lagar do Avô transcends its original function, serving as a place dedicated to valuing the cultural and industrial heritage of Freixo de Numão and its surroundings. This cultural space serves as a meeting point between past and present, keeping local history alive.

Here, the village's heritage is told through its own objects and structures, inviting reflection on the evolution of traditions and rural way of life. It is a place that provides a deeper understanding of the community's roots and identity.

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