Rural Museum of Pendilhe

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Viseu > Vila Nova de Paiva > Pendilhe > Eira do Museu Rural de Pendilhe

Location

The Pendilhe Rural Museum is located at the Eira do Museu Rural de Pendilhe, a central space in the locality of Pendilhe, in the municipality of Vila Nova de Paiva. This area stands out as a notable square, adorned with various canastros, also known as corn cribs.

Its location in the historic center of the village lends it an authentic atmosphere connected to the community's roots. The canastros, traditional wooden structures, are not merely decorative elements; many continue to be used for their original purpose, the storage of corn, providing a vivid perspective of the local culture.

A Portrait of Rural Life

Inside the Pendilhe Rural Museum, visitors discover a collection that documents the life of the community over generations. The exhibition includes a diverse collection, ranging from religious objects that bear witness to local faith to elements depicting social daily life, many over a century old.

Also on display are agricultural tools, which illustrate the techniques and field work practiced in the region, and household utensils that constituted the daily life of the population until the last century. This collection offers a detailed insight into how the people of Pendilhe lived and worked, preserving the memory of a rural way of life.

Guardian of Rural Heritage

This museum space plays a fundamental role in valuing and safeguarding the rural heritage of Alto Paiva. The museum is dedicated to the study and dissemination of agricultural implements, traditional cultivation techniques, and the landscapes that shaped the sub-region.

Through its collections, it is possible to understand the evolution and importance of agricultural activity for the local identity, offering an in-depth view of the traditions and way of life that defined Pendilhe throughout time. The museum thus functions as a guardian of collective memory and a center for sharing knowledge about the roots of its people.

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