Ecomuseu de Barroso

The project of the Ecomuseu de Barroso was a great achievement for the Barroso sub-region and its population. The revitalization of old traditions involving not only the aged population but also the young people became so important that the Ecomuseum is now a reference to the population of Barroso. The activities promoted are so diversified and interesting that even small children find the Ecomuseu a place to enjoy, the outdoor activities call people all over the north region of Portugal and Spain. The main building and the representations in other villages have high quality equipment. Their main objectives are: valorise and enhance the heritage and natural resources of the region; innovate and involve the population on the activities; train and cooperate with other organizations; Represent the identity of the region. Originally it was an initiative of the Municipality of Montalegre, supported by the public funds from the government. Along the years, it had the financial support of different programs and initiatives: ON and ON2 (national programs), LEADER II, LEADER+ and INTERREG SUDOE.
Besides the main building, placed on the historical centre of Montalegre, the Municipality also invested in small villages across the Municipality making smaller representations of the Ecomuseum, using themes related to those villages (smuggling, traditional agriculture and cultural activities, nature, etc).