Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Vila Real > Alijó > Casal de Loivos > Lagares
The Museu dos Lagares, Casa de Santa Clara is located in the village of Casal de Loivos, Alijó municipality. It is situated in the area known as "Lagares," a name that evokes the strong historical connection of the area to wine production.
Casal de Loivos is a small village that is part of the characteristic landscape of the Douro region, offering the tranquil atmosphere of a traditional rural community.
Inside Casa de Santa Clara, visitors discover a particular aspect of wine history. The museum preserves lagares (wine presses) that stand out for their round shape, a characteristic considered uncommon in this region.
These elements, built in the 19th century, represent a material testament to the methods and techniques of wine production that marked local life and economy during that period.
The Museu dos Lagares is dedicated to safeguarding and sharing the memory of practices related to traditional winemaking. Through the exhibition of its unique lagares, Casa de Santa Clara invites a deeper understanding of the region's viticultural legacy.
This cultural space offers a perspective on the process that transformed grapes into wine, highlighting the historical and cultural importance of this activity for Casal de Loivos and the municipality of Alijó.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.2218364,-7.5349485
Coordinates DMS: 41°13'18.6"N 07°32'5.8"W
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