Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Portalegre > Castelo de Vide > Póvoa e Meadas > Largo do Rossio
The future Póvoa e Meadas Museum will be located in Largo do Rossio, a central and easily accessible point in the locality of Póvoa e Meadas. This village, part of the municipality of Castelo de Vide, is set within the characteristic landscape of Alto Alentejo, offering a tranquil and authentic environment.
Largo do Rossio, as a central area, is a landmark in the village, allowing visitors to easily find their way once this new cultural space is operational.
The creation of the Póvoa e Meadas Museum represents a significant project for the local community, aiming to provide the parish with a space dedicated to its history and identity. This initiative underscores the commitment of the municipality of Castelo de Vide to valuing and preserving the region's heritage.
The realization of this cultural endeavor points to the intention of safeguarding and sharing the rich memory of Póvoa e Meadas, offering those interested the opportunity for a deeper understanding of the place and its people.
When the Póvoa e Meadas Museum opens its doors, it is expected to function as a guardian of the community's traditions and legacy. Its purpose will be to house elements that narrate the village's life story, from its origins to the transformations that shaped it over time, in contexts such as rural life, crafts, or customs.
The future museum structure promises to be a reference point for understanding the particularities of this Alentejo land, contributing to keeping its identity alive and accessible to those who visit and explore it.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.5118016,-7.5193932
Coordinates DMS: 39°30'42.5"N 07°31'9.8"W