Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Porto > Vila do Conde > Fornelo e Vairão
The Agricultural Museum of Entre Douro e Minho is situated in the picturesque town of Fornelo e Vairão, a parish belonging to the municipality of Vila do Conde, in the district of Porto. Its location in Lugar do Crasto, on Rua da Agrária, places it in a setting that naturally evokes the deep connection to the land and the rural activities that have shaped the landscape and the life of the communities in the region.
The surrounding environment is characterized by a rural serenity, inviting an immersion into the agricultural heritage and traditions that this space aims to preserve and share.
This museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of the rich material heritage associated with agriculture, covering the vast geographical area of Entre Douro e Minho. Its collection consists of a remarkable diversity of tools, implements, and objects that illustrate agricultural practices and life in the countryside throughout different eras. Each piece tells a part of the story of rural labor and the ingenuity of the people of this region.
The exhibitions offer a detailed look at traditional cultivation methods, the region's typical crops, and the evolution of agricultural techniques, revealing the persistence and innovation inherent in the activity that for centuries was the cornerstone of the local economy.
A visit to the Agricultural Museum of Entre Douro e Minho provides a direct and enriching contact with the memories of a way of life intrinsically linked to the land. It is an opportunity to understand how this relationship shaped the identity, culture, and landscape of Entre Douro e Minho.
Through its collections, the museum offers a perspective on the daily life and traditions of the communities that worked the fields, allowing visitors a true journey back in time, exploring the historical importance of agricultural activity for the development and subsistence of the local populations.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.3253974,-8.6771172
Coordinates DMS: 41°19'31.4"N 08°40'37.6"W