Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Vila Real > Ribeira de Pena > Venda Nova > Balteiro
The Venda Nova Museum is located in the Balteiro area, in the locality of Venda Nova, which belongs to the municipality of Ribeira de Pena. This area holds particular historical significance, as it was here, in Venda Nova, that the municipality of Ribeira de Pena had its seat until the beginning of the 20th century. The museum is housed in a building that bears witness to the town's past importance, offering a setting that harks back to its administrative and communal origins.
The building that today houses the Venda Nova Museum has a remarkable history, having once been the Ribeira de Pena Municipal Council. This former function is a central element for understanding Venda Nova's past relevance within the municipality. The relocation of the municipal seat to Rosário, at the beginning of the 20th century, marked a turning point, but the building remained a symbol of its heritage and the territory's evolution.
Inside the museum, visitors are invited on a journey through the territory of Ribeira de Pena and the identity of its community. The exhibitions allow one to discover the local cultural and social characteristics, revealing the habits and the way the population interacts with the surrounding landscape. It is a space dedicated to the interpretation of history, art, traditions, and folklore, as well as the gestures and collective memory that have shaped the municipality to this day.
The museum serves as a starting point for understanding Ribeira de Pena's rich cultural heritage. In addition to its permanent exhibitions, which delve into local identity, the space also hosts temporary displays dedicated to promoting Ribeirapenense heritage. The site also plays a crucial role in the preservation and study of diverse collections, including archaeological, historical, artistic, and ethnographic elements, which are safeguarded in its museum reserves.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.5322822,-7.7851773
Coordinates DMS: 41°31'56.2"N 07°47'6.6"W
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