Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Vila Real > Vila Pouca de Aguiar > Vila Pouca dos Pequeninos
The Vila Pouca dos Pequeninos building is located on Rua do Roxo, a street that runs through the heart of the locality of the same name, within the municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, in the district of Vila Real. This place is situated in an environment that reflects the traditional urban layout of the region, with surroundings that invite observation of the local architecture.
Its position offers a perspective on the daily dynamics of the area, allowing visitors to appreciate the tranquility and authentic character of the setting in which it is located, within the Transmontane landscape.
Vila Pouca dos Pequeninos is a space that occupies a building whose structure evokes the authenticity of regional construction. Its design, marked by the solidity of granite stone and the presence of wood, bears witness to the construction techniques and wisdom passed down through generations.
Every detail, from its walls to its rooms, suggests the past experiences that shaped this place and the surrounding community. It allows visitors to immerse themselves in the atmosphere that once filled its spaces, subtly telling part of the local history.
Inside Vila Pouca dos Pequeninos, there is a collection of collections that invite the discovery of the most genuine narratives of the locality. The exhibited elements focus on aspects that illustrate daily life, traditional crafts, and the customs that historically shaped the community of Vila Pouca de Aguiar and, in particular, this village.
This space is dedicated to valuing the details of existence, presenting objects and artifacts that, due to their simplicity or utility, reveal the resilience and inventiveness of the local people. It is a tribute to the most intrinsic aspects of the region's immaterial and material heritage, offering a window into the past and the traditions that endure.
Vila Pouca dos Pequeninos plays a relevant role in preserving local identity, functioning as a repository of the community's collective memory. Through its structure and what it houses, visitors are invited to understand the roots and evolution of this locality.
This place offers an experience that highlights the richness of heritage and the depth of traditions, contributing to a more complete appreciation of the culture and history of Vila Pouca dos Pequeninos. It is a point of reflection on the legacy left by previous generations, a living testimony of the past projected into the present.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.503019,-7.6490106
Coordinates DMS: 41°30'10.9"N 07°38'56.4"W