Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Lisboa > Odivelas > Pontinha e Famões
Located in the Lisbon district, in the municipality of Odivelas, the cultural space known as Senhora das Raspadinhas is found in the locality of Pontinha and Famões. This place is deeply rooted in the urban fabric, reflecting the evolution and daily life of this residential and community area.
Its integration into the urban fabric of Pontinha and Famões offers visitors a genuine perspective on local life, immersing them in the community's dynamics and the identity that architecture and the spaces built over time have given to the region.
The particular name "Senhora das Raspadinhas" (Our Lady of Scratch Cards) evokes the idea of unveiling stories and revelations, a concept that aligns with the purpose of this unique museum. Dedicated to civil architecture, this space invites visitors to "scratch" the layers of time to discover the secrets of the urban and social evolution of Pontinha and Famões. It is not just about observing buildings, but about understanding the narratives that each structure, each facade, and each street holds about the lives of the communities that inhabited and built them.
Through its collections and exhibitions, the museum illuminates the predominant architectural styles in the region over the decades, from the most modest dwellings to the constructions that shaped commerce and public spaces. It is an opportunity to appreciate the resilience and inventiveness of local urbanism, exploring how materials, construction techniques, and spatial arrangements reflect the needs and aspirations of those who lived in this part of Odivelas.
A visit to Senhora das Raspadinhas provides an immersive journey through the history of everyday life through its most tangible manifestation: buildings. The museum presents perspectives on the interior and exterior design of dwellings, the functionality of community spaces, and the interaction between architecture and social development.
Each piece on display, whether an architectural element, a construction tool, or a representation of the domestic environment, serves as a fragment that composes the vast mosaic of life in Pontinha and Famões. This place thus offers a deep understanding of how built heritage is not just a collection of bricks and mortar, but a living record of the memories, traditions, and transformations that have shaped this community over time.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.7907368,-9.2097268
Coordinates DMS: 38°47'26.7"N 09°12'35.0"W
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