Aldeia típica de José Franco, Clay museum village near Mafra, Portugal
The village contains more than 300 miniature buildings, including houses, workshops, and structures that represent traditional Portuguese rural architecture from past centuries.
Portuguese sculptor José Franco dedicated his career to creating this life-sized representation of a traditional rural settlement during the mid-twentieth century.
The village features various workshops demonstrating regional crafts such as pottery making, weaving, and traditional bread baking methods from the Mafra region.
Located at N116 342640-578 in Sobreiro, the site offers guided tours and includes a dedicated parking area for visitors arriving by car.
Each building in the village contains detailed interior furnishings that accurately display the living conditions and daily activities of past rural communities.
GPS coordinates: 38.95975,-9.35393
Latest update: March 7, 2025 09:35
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