Ponte de Lima Territory Interpretation Center

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Viana do Castelo > Ponte de Lima > Arcozelo > Parque Temático do Arnado

Location

The Interpretation Centre of the Territory of Ponte de Lima is located in Arcozelo, nestled in the tranquil environment of the Arnado Theme Park. This setting provides an atmosphere conducive to the discovery and study of local heritage, being harmoniously integrated into the landscape of Ponte de Lima.

A Gateway to the Rural Past and Present

This space serves as a starting point for understanding the daily lives of Ponte de Lima's population, with a particular focus on their connection to the rural world. It is not merely a building, but a window into the ancestral practices and unique traditions that shaped the territory. It is an invitation to understand the soul and identity of the local community through its deepest roots.

The Heritage of the Land and Hands

Inside the Interpretation Centre, visitors discover the pillars that have sustained and continue to shape rural life in the region. The topics presented include land cultivation, the art of bread making, the processes of wine and linen production, and the importance of livestock farming. This knowledge results from a meticulous collection of testimonies and practices that have been inventoried in the Lima territory over time, revealing the richness of the municipality's intangible heritage.

A Historic and Authentic Setting

The Interpretation Centre of the Territory is housed in the former agricultural outbuildings of the historic Casa do Arnado. This choice of location offers an authentic experience, integrating the interpretive space into the rural and architectural context it aims to explain. Its placement in a building with a history linked to local agriculture reinforces its mission to preserve and transmit the traditions of the Lima countryside.

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