Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Vila Real > Mesão Frio > Mesão Frio > Vila Verde
The Domingos Monteiro House-Museum is situated in the serene locality of Mesão Frio, in the municipality of the same name, within the district of Vila Real. Although the municipality of Mesão Frio is located in the heart of the Douro Demarcated Region, this house-museum itself is more specifically located in an area known as Vila Verde, within this terraced vineyard landscape. This setting offers an authentic perspective on rural life and the environment that marked the work and existence of the illustrious writer.
Its position within the locality of Mesão Frio allows for an immersion into the region's daily life, with its architectural characteristics and the tranquil atmosphere that punctuated Domingos Monteiro's literary inspiration. The proximity to the vastness of the vineyards and the subtle presence of the Douro landscape shapes the atmosphere of the place, contributing to a deeper experience of its history and legacy.
This House-Museum is dedicated to preserving the memory and work of Domingos Monteiro, one of the most relevant names in 20th-century Portuguese literature. Born in Mesão Frio, the writer left behind a vast body of work marked by psychological depth and, often, by the fantastic, reflecting his profound connection to the roots and soul of his homeland.
A visit to this space allows interested parties to delve into the author's intimate universe. More than a mere repository of artifacts, the house seeks to recreate the environment in which Domingos Monteiro lived and created, providing a richer understanding of his creative process and the influences that shaped his writing. It is an invitation to reflect on the life and work of a figure who, although deeply rooted in Mesão Frio, achieved recognition beyond its borders.
The architecture of the House-Museum mirrors the character of the region's traditional residences, with features of civil construction that adapt harmoniously to the surrounding landscape. Although it does not stand out for grand ornaments, its sober and welcoming structure offers an authentic glimpse into the family life of the last century, a setting that certainly influenced the atmosphere of many of the writer's narratives.
The different spaces of the house, carefully maintained, bear witness to the habits and way of life of Domingos Monteiro and his time. The organization of the rooms and the selection of objects aim to transport the visitor to a past era, allowing for a more tangible connection with the author's personal and professional past, and with the environment that served as his refuge and creative inspiration.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.1574611,-7.8835708
Coordinates DMS: 41°09'26.9"N 07°53'0.9"W
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