Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viana do Castelo > Ponte da Barca > Ermida > Entre Ambos-os-Rios, Ermida e Germil
Explore an old forest house that has been skillfully converted into a museum, providing a unique insight into the life and history of the local community.
Discover fascinating testimonials of the rich history of this mountainous region, from prehistoric artifacts to vestiges of Romanization.
Admire the Ermida Statue-Menhir, an impressive anthropomorphic sculpture dating back to the 2nd Millennium BC. This is the oldest sculpture of its kind known in the region, representing a priceless historical treasure.
Learn about the history of the Lovers' Stone, a tombstone from the Romanization period that was found near Branda de Bilhares. The local community saw this stone as a representation of "a pair of lovers," making it a culturally significant element.
The Lovers' Stone was taken to the Soares dos Reis Museum in Porto, where you can explore more about its history and importance.
Gain an understanding of the distinctive characteristics of the mountain community of Ermida, its culture, and traditional lifestyle.
In addition to the prehistoric sculptures, discover other significant elements of the local cultural heritage that are exhibited in the museum.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.819675519595776,-8.258536064234525
Coordinates DMS: 41°49'10.8"N 08°15'30.7"W
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