Farmer and Cheese Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Guarda > Celorico da Beira > Casas do Soeiro

Location

The Museum of the Farmer and Cheese is located in Casas do Soeiro, a village in the municipality of Celorico da Beira. It is housed in a renovated building, carefully situated at one of the village's entrances. Its location in Celorico da Beira is particularly relevant, as this is recognized as the capital of Serra da Estrela Cheese, placing the museum at the heart of its regional identity.

A Tribute to Rural Heritage

This museum was conceived as a heartfelt tribute to the shepherd and the farmer, central figures in shaping the local landscape and culture throughout time. It is a space that deeply values Serra da Estrela Cheese, an emblematic product of the region. Its main purpose is to preserve and transmit to current and future generations the richness and diversity of a culture forged with effort in often challenging conditions. It thus functions as a living memory of ancient times, while also presenting itself as a discovery for those who visit it today.

A Journey into Traditions and Know-How

The Museum of the Farmer and Cheese strives to keep local traditions alive, offering an authentic perspective on how communities lived and produced. The exhibitions illustrate daily life in the countryside and agricultural practices of yesteryear. One of the central focuses is the demonstration of the ancient art of producing artisanal Serra da Estrela cheese, allowing visitors to understand the traditional process. There is also a space dedicated to representing agricultural cycles, such as sowing and planting, providing insight into the origin of food.

A Hub of Knowledge and Reading

Complementing the exhibition experience, the museum features an area dedicated to reading and studying the rural world. It houses a library with a collection of works focused exclusively on this theme, offering the opportunity to deepen knowledge. It also includes the possibility of consulting the "Caderno de legislação referente ao Queijo Serra da Estrela" (Legislation Notebook concerning Serra da Estrela Cheese), a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the regulations and heritage associated with this renowned product.

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