Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Lisboa > Mafra > Mafra
The Museum of Agricultural Implements is located in the town of Mafra, within the municipality and district of Lisbon. Its location in the town of Mafra places it in a region with a long history of rural activity and a strong connection to the land.
This cultural space is established within the town's urban fabric, which facilitates access and offers a deeper understanding of the traditions and way of life that have shaped Mafra and its communities over the centuries.
This museum was created with the purpose of preserving and exhibiting a vast collection of tools and equipment that were once essential for agricultural work in the region. It functions as a guardian of collective memory, illustrating the evolution of techniques and instruments used in farming.
Each piece in the collection is an eloquent testimony to the ingenuity and effort of past generations, whose labor on the land was fundamental for subsistence and local development. The exhibition offers a glimpse into how agriculture shaped the landscape and society of Mafra.
Inside the museum, visitors are invited on a true journey back in time, observing the various agricultural implements up close. From the most rudimentary tools to those representing the technological advances of other eras, these objects illustrate the practices of sowing, cultivation, and harvesting, revealing the close relationship between Man and the fertile soil.
The exhibition provides a detailed perspective on agricultural cycles and daily life in rural communities, highlighting the central importance of agriculture in the economy and culture of Mafra and its surroundings. It is a place that praises the resilience and remarkable adaptability of farm workers.
The Museum of Agricultural Implements plays a crucial role in safeguarding the cultural identity of the local community. By valuing and showcasing the rural heritage, the museum helps to keep the connection to the roots and the traditions that define the Mafra region alive.
It is a center of memory that encourages reflection on the profound transformations that have occurred in the agricultural sector over the years, inviting an appreciation of a past of hard work and deep connection with nature. The site itself is an invitation to discover an essential part of Portuguese rural history.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.96607301397401,-9.360643049628539
Coordinates DMS: 38°57'57.9"N 09°21'38.3"W
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