Living Linen Mill Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Porto > Lousada > Nespereira e Casais > Ordem

Location

The Live Museum Engenho do Linho is located in Nespereira and Casais, a locality in the municipality of Lousada. More precisely, it is situated in the Ordem area, in an area that maintains a predominantly rural and tranquil environment.

This space is integrated into the Casais Mill, a local landmark that contributes to the traditional setting of the museum. The surroundings are marked by rural serenity, inviting a leisurely discovery of local history and culture.

The Linen Heritage

This museum is a tribute to the importance that linen had in the municipality of Lousada over several centuries. In the past, the cultivation and transformation of linen represented an economic and social activity of great relevance to local communities.

Although linen production does not have the same expression today, in Casais, the connection to this ancestral tradition remains alive, being preserved and shared through the work developed at this location, which shows the region's deep connection to this natural product.

The Mill and the Production Cycle

At the heart of the Live Museum Engenho do Linho is an old mill, known as Casais Mill, which is in itself a remarkable example of traditional architecture and engineering. This mill is supplied by a strong water channel, demonstrating how the force of nature was harnessed for various activities.

The concept of "Live Museum" allows visitors to understand the complete linen production cycle, from the plant in the field to its processing. It is an invitation to explore the transformation stages of this fiber, through the authentic context of a water mill that, in times, played a vital role in this process.

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