Wine Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Lisboa > Alenquer > Alenquer > Alto da Boavista

Location

The Wine Museum is located in Alenquer, in an area known as Alto da Boavista. This elevated position within the town offers a particular perspective on the urban surroundings, placing the building in a prominent part of the locality and its landscape.

A Building with a Legacy

The space that today houses the Wine Museum has a profound history, dating back to its original function as a Public Granary. For centuries, this building played a vital role for Alenquer's agricultural community, serving as a storage place for the seeds of the region's farmers. Its architecture, preserved during its adaptation into a museum, reflects this heritage linked to the land. The museum, in its current configuration, was established in 2006 and underwent a refurbishment in 2018.

Alenquer's Wine Heritage

Inside the museum, visitors have the opportunity to delve into the rich wine-making legacy of the municipality of Alenquer. Its exhibitions are dedicated to presenting the stories and journeys of forty local wine producers, highlighting the profound importance that vineyards and wine hold in the region's culture and economy. This space also plays a central role in promoting local wine, being the headquarters of the Lisbon Wine Route, which underscores its relevance to the area's enological identity.

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