Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viseu > Vila Nova de Paiva > Vila Cova à Coelheira
The Jewish Memory Center is located in the picturesque village of Vila Cova à Coelheira, a hamlet within the municipality of Vila Nova de Paiva, in the district of Viseu. This region of inland Portugal is characterized by serene rural landscapes and a calm atmosphere, inviting a tranquil and immersive discovery experience of Beira Alta's authenticity.
The village itself, with its traditional architecture and unhurried pace of life, offers the ideal setting for a space dedicated to the preservation of memory. The center's location allows visitors to immerse themselves in the harmony between the built heritage and the natural surroundings, characteristic of Beira Alta.
This space is dedicated to the valorization and dissemination of the historical and cultural legacy of Jewish communities in Portugal. Its mission focuses on evoking the memory of a presence that, over centuries, manifested itself in various forms within the country's social and cultural fabric, contributing to its plural and multifaceted identity.
Through an informative and sensitive approach, the Jewish Memory Center seeks to illuminate aspects of the daily life, traditions, and resilience of these communities. It is a place that invites reflection on the importance of collective memory and the understanding of the diverse cultural heritages that have shaped and enriched national history.
Integrated into a building that reflects the local civil architecture, the Jewish Memory Center is an example of how built heritage can be adapted to serve a cultural and educational purpose. The building's architecture is carefully recovered and valued, fitting harmoniously into the village's environment, and constituting an element of interest in itself.
Inside, the Center presents an exhibition route that guides visitors through the narrative of the Jewish presence in Portugal. Through informative panels, symbolic objects, and occasional multimedia resources, the content unfolds, seeking to contextualize the history and contributions of this community, inviting contemplation and the deepening of knowledge about this important chapter of national history.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.878802,-7.8006936
Coordinates DMS: 40°52'43.7"N 07°48'2.5"W
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