Solar do Queijo da Serra da Estrela

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Guarda > Celorico da Beira > Celorico da Beira > Praça de Santa Maria

Location

The Solar do Queijo da Serra da Estrela is located in Celorico da Beira, known as the capital of Serra Cheese. It is situated in Praça de Santa Maria, a central and historic area of the locality. Its position is prominent, opposite the church and near the castle, nestled in an environment that reflects the region's tradition and heritage.

The Building and Its Memory

This emblematic space is housed in a former Municipal Palace, a building whose very architecture invites discovery. It was restored and dedicated to Serra da Estrela Cheese, serving as a tribute to the work of the shepherd and the producer. In addition to its current function, the building houses a collection covering ethnographic aspects and local handicrafts, as well as some archaeological findings that bear witness to the region's long history of settlement, dating back to the Neolithic period.

A Legacy of Flavour and Tradition

The Solar do Queijo offers an in-depth perspective on Serra da Estrela Cheese, the oldest Portuguese cheese and a product with worldwide recognition. In a museum-like setting, visitors can discover the production process of this cheese, the traditional tools, and the importance of pastoralism for its creation. This visit allows one to understand the cultural value and uniqueness that make Serra da Estrela Cheese a true hallmark of the region.

The Essence of Local Products

At this place, visitors have the opportunity to get to know the authentic Serra da Estrela Cheese up close, with a guarantee of its quality and genuineness. There is a space where one can appreciate this iconic cheese, as well as other products that are part of the local gastronomic richness, such as requeijão or regional cured meats. It is a meeting point with the genuine flavours of Serra da Estrela.

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