Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Vila Real > Chaves > Mairos
The Mairos Museum is located in the serene locality of Mairos, a village that is part of the municipality of Chaves. Nestled in the characteristic landscape of Trás-os-Montes, the museum is situated in an area that still preserves the genuine character of the region's villages. Its location is particularly tranquil, surrounded by nature that, over the centuries, has shaped the lives and customs of its people, offering an ideal environment for a calm and reflective visit.
Dedicated to ethnography, the Mairos Museum stands as a true guardian of the region's memory and traditions. Inside, a carefully selected collection illustrates the daily life, trades, and customs of the rural communities of Trás-os-Montes. The objects on display reveal ancestral agricultural tools, traditional craftsmanship techniques once practiced, and household utensils that marked daily life, transporting visitors to a period where rural life was the essential driving force of all existence.
Visiting the Mairos Museum is like taking a journey through time, an invitation to discover the resilience and ingenuity of the generations who inhabited this land. Each piece displayed in the museum tells a part of the story, revealing the arduous work, the simplicity of life, and the profound connection to the land that characterized the inhabitants of Mairos and the surrounding villages. It is a space that promotes reflection on the evolution of society and the importance of preserving the cultural roots and identity of a rural community.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.82751,-7.3381464
Coordinates DMS: 41°49'39.0"N 07°20'17.3"W
Weather Mairos
On-duty Pharmacy Mairos
