House of Culture of Cinfães

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Theatre

District: Viseu > Cinfães > Cinfães > Rua da Ribeira

Location

The Cinfães House of Culture is located on Rua da Ribeira, an area integrated into the urban fabric of the town of Cinfães. Its central position in the town offers a setting that reflects the daily pulse of this municipality.

Building's Heritage

The building that today houses the Cinfães House of Culture has a remarkable history, spanning different eras and functions. Known in other times as Casa da Ribeira or the former Magistrates' House, it has witnessed various facets of local life over the centuries. More recently, it served as the GNR Barracks, before being carefully rehabilitated for its current cultural function. This transformation gives it a unique character, uniting past and present.

A Dynamic Center

Currently, the Cinfães House of Culture plays a vital role in the promotion and dissemination of the municipality's culture. This multifaceted space serves as a stage for a diversity of events and initiatives that contribute to the dynamism of cultural life in Cinfães. It is a meeting and sharing point, where diverse artistic and intellectual expressions find their place.

Featured Collections

Inside the House of Culture, visitors will find a well-organized space, distributed across several rooms. Particularly noteworthy are the exhibition areas that host two collections of particular interest. One is dedicated to local handicrafts, offering insight into the traditions and craftsmanship of the people of Cinfães. The other room displays the archaeological collection, revealing vestiges and artifacts that tell the region's ancient history, from time immemorial.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt