Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Santarém > Salvaterra de Magos > Escaroupim
The Escaroupim and River Museum is situated in the picturesque village of Escaroupim, in the municipality of Salvaterra de Magos, on the banks of the Tejo River. This cultural space is housed in the old primary school of the locality, a building that, due to its history, naturally integrates into the life of the community. The village of Escaroupim is known for still preserving today striking characteristics of the Avieira communities, offering a genuine environment and an intrinsic connection to the river that shaped it.
Entirely dedicated to the Tejo River and its tributaries, the museum explores the profound relationship between the waterway and human settlement in the region. This cultural space aims to honor and perpetuate the memories and the traditions of the Avieira culture, as well as the socio-economic activities that historically characterized the riverside communities. Its mission is to safeguard and share a unique cultural heritage, highlighting the vital importance of the river for the people who lived and prospered here.
The museum's exhibition invites visitors on an immersive journey through time, revealing the importance of the Tejo River throughout the centuries. From the traces of the first prehistoric riverside communities, such as the ancient settlements of the "Muge shell mounds," to the establishment and development of the Avieira communities in the early 20th century, the museum illustrates the evolution of human occupation in these parts. It is possible to observe artifacts related to the art of fishing and the daily life of the Avieiros, and to understand the influence of the Tejo floods on local agriculture. One of the rooms is specifically dedicated to the riverside communities of Escaroupim, highlighting their unique identity.
At the heart of this museum lies the history and soul of the Avieira culture. The Avieiros, originally migrants from Vieira de Leiria, moved to the banks of the Tejo during the colder months of the year to dedicate themselves to fishing, later returning to their lands of origin. The museum narrates this nomadic way of life and its eventual settlement, which gave rise to fishing villages like Escaroupim. It is a space that celebrates the resilience, knowledge, and traditions of a community that knew how to adapt and flourish, indelibly shaping the cultural landscape of the Ribatejo.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.0651959,-8.7557853
Coordinates DMS: 39°03'54.7"N 08°45'20.8"W
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