Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Lisboa > Sintra > Colares
The museum occupies the former garage and headquarters of the Almoçageme Volunteer Firefighters, in the center of the village of Almoçageme, in the parish of Colares, Sintra. The facade, painted in soft tones, includes windows with wrought iron grilles and a central gate that highlights the historical character of the building.
It is surrounded by a calm environment, close to the traditional village fountain, in narrow streets with typical houses that maintain the rural charm and mountain identity of the region.
The museum preserves the legacy of the Almoçageme Volunteer Firefighters, founded in 1895. The collection includes old equipment, covers of record books, and historical photographs, which narrate the evolution of early firefighting operations.
It also incorporates commemorative publications, documenting key moments of the corporation over more than a century, illustrating its importance to the local community.
The building, with typical 19th-century features, has a rectangular plan and a gabled roof. The symmetrical facade and the artisanal style of the windows reflect a careful aesthetic, consistent with the construction tradition of the area.
The museum is located in a historic nucleus where the fountain and the church reinforce the urban and cultural coherence of the surroundings, offering an integrated reading of space and memory.
This space provides an intimate perspective on the life of a corporation dedicated to public service, showcasing the tools, practices, and values that have shaped the daily lives of firefighters over the years.
It is a place that values the connection between community and institution, evoking the impact of firefighters on the collective identity of Almoçageme and local history.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.795714275875355,-9.469805052926802
Coordinates DMS: 38°47'44.6"N 09°28'11.3"W
Weather Colares
On-duty Pharmacy Colares
