Hunting and Fishing Club Museum - Vila Franca da Serra

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Guarda > Gouveia > Vila Franca da Serra > União das Freguesias de Aldeias e Vila Franca da Serra

Location:

The Hunting and Fishing Club Museum is located in Vila Franca da Serra, a locality in the municipality of Gouveia. Situated on Travessa do Adro, the museum is set within the tranquil and picturesque environment of this village, which is part of the Union of Parishes of Aldeias and Vila Franca da Serra. Its location contributes to an experience of closeness to rural life and local traditions.

The Building and its Heritage:

The museum is housed in a building with a unique history. This 16th-century House, dating from the 16th century, was carefully rehabilitated to accommodate the museum space. Its preservation and adaptation are a testament to the region's architectural heritage, providing an authentic setting for the collections it holds.

A Look at Rural Life:

Inside, visitors will find a diverse collection of objects that narrate daily life of the past. In addition to utensils related to hunting and fishing, the museum displays tools and implements from traditional agriculture and various artisanal activities that marked the rural daily life of the region. This collection offers an authentic perspective on the way of life of the rural man throughout time.

The Safeguarding of Heritage:

The creation of this museum resulted from the initiative of the Vila Franca da Serra Hunting and Fishing Club, an association dedicated to the defense of hunting, fishing, and natural heritage. Since its foundation, the club has worked to preserve and disseminate these aspects of local culture. The museum emerges as a fundamental space for safeguarding and sharing this legacy, offering visitors the opportunity to understand the importance of the relationship between man and the rural environment.

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