Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Vila Real > Mesão Frio > Mesão Frio
The Tricycle Museum is located in Mesão Frio, a village nestled in the heart of the Vila Real district, in a tranquil and picturesque area. This space harmonizes with the calm and natural beauty of its surroundings, offering an experience that breathes the authenticity and history, characteristic of villages with a strong connection to their heritage and unique landscapes.
Dedicated to a mode of transport that, despite its apparent simplicity, possesses a rich historical and cultural tapestry, the Tricycle Museum offers a unique perspective on the evolution of this vehicle. Through its collections, the journey of the tricycle is traced from its earliest designs to the most recent models, revealing the diversity of purposes for which it has been adapted over time. It is possible to observe how design and functionality have transformed, reflecting the needs and innovation of each era, demonstrating its social and economic relevance in different periods.
The building that houses the Tricycle Museum was designed or adapted to provide an environment conducive to the exhibition and appreciation of its collection. The arrangement of the pieces invites detailed exploration, where each tricycle tells a part of its own story, whether as a toy, a work tool, or a means of transport. The observation of the unique examples present allows for the discovery of models, some of which are testaments to past eras, highlighting the cultural and social importance of this vehicle in the daily lives of various generations, from the most playful tricycles to those for professional use.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.1672938,-7.8950916
Coordinates DMS: 41°10'2.3"N 07°53'42.3"W
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