Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viseu > Penedono > Póvoa de Penela
The Olive Oil Mill is located in the village of Póvoa de Penela, an integral part of the municipality of Penedono. This region is nestled in a typical rural environment of inland Portugal, where the landscape often takes shape around agricultural land and olive groves, reflecting the local tradition of olive oil production. Its location within the village allows for an experience of closeness to the community's life and traditions.
This Olive Oil Mill is, in essence, an old communal mill, which once served the needs of the parish. For many years, it belonged to the Marçal family, a legacy that lasted until 2001, when it was handed over to the Parish Council. This transition marked its preservation and its opening for sharing with visitors, allowing its history to continue to be told.
The site offers an immersion into the world of traditional olive oil production. Inside, it is possible to observe the mechanisms and tools that were once used to transform olives into oil. From the large stone mills that crushed the fruit to the presses that extracted the "liquid gold," each piece evokes the effort and wisdom of generations. Understanding the olive oil cycle through its own instruments is a central part of the experience.
The architecture of the Olive Oil Mill reflects its original function, with a robust and functional construction, typical of rural buildings dedicated to agriculture. The atmosphere found there is genuine and transports explorers to a time when working at the mill was a central community activity. The space preserves the memory of ancestral know-how, providing an authentic atmosphere linked to the rural heritage and traditional economy of the region.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.0513374,-7.3903913
Coordinates DMS: 41°03'4.8"N 07°23'25.4"W
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