Ecos Machico Interpretation Centre

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Madeira > Machico > Machico > Misericórdia

Location

The Ecos Machico Interpretive Center is located in the heart of Machico village, in the Misericórdia area. It occupies the building that was once the old Municipal Market, a place with history in the urban fabric of the locality. Its central position offers a practical setting for those exploring the village.

Discovering Local Heritage

This center serves as a starting point for anyone wishing to understand Machico's natural and cultural richness. It offers insight into the region's unique geodiversity, its varied biodiversity, and the historical and cultural contours that shaped the municipality. The objective is to promote knowledge and appreciation of the territory, highlighting its importance for local sustainability.

The Ecossítios

One of the central aspects of the Ecos Machico Interpretive Center is the concept of "Ecossítios." These are locations previously identified within the municipality that stand out due to a particular interest, be it geological, biological, historical, or cultural, including also points with notable panoramic views. The center provides detailed information about these locations, inviting a deeper and more conscious exploration of the Machico area.

A Space with History

The building that houses the Ecos Machico Interpretive Center has its own legacy. Resulting from the rehabilitation of what was the Municipal Market, this historical space has gained a new function, dedicated to environmental and cultural interpretation. Its renovated architecture maintains the memory of the original building, adapting it to a modern purpose of education and awareness for local heritage.

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