CM Etnològica i Històrica de la Font de la Figuera

Be transported on a fascinating journey back in time at CM Etnològica i Històrica de La Font de la Figuera, La Font de la Figuera Ethnology and History Museum. Housed in an 18th-century winery known as Les Masseretes, the museum will give you an incredible insight into the Region of Valencia’s winemaking past and long-standing traditions. As you wander around, you will have the opportunity to see a fundamental part of the traditional winemaking process: the old clay pots stored underground that have been carefully conserved and speak of the skill and knowledge required to make the delicious, age-old beverage. There are also excellent displays showcasing the tools and machinery used to make wine, which will transport you back to a time in which each stage of the process was an art form.

Beyond delving you into the winemaking tradition, the museum will take you on an exploration of other spaces that breathe history. You can wander the corridors of a property dating from the 17th century, which has been meticulously recreated to show you what life was like in an everyday household of yesteryear. Explore an olive oil mill and distillery, where the mastery summoned to make liqueurs and aguardientes is palpable. The skilfully curated temporary exhibitions are a welcome addition to the experience, deepening your understanding of local culture and how it has evolved over the years. The building was constructed in homage of Vicent Tortosa i Biosca, a multifaceted artist whose legacy can be seen in the giants and big heads that are brought out during the local festivities. The museum is an open space with changing and themed exhibitions and transporting you to different cultural and artistic worlds. Your visit to the museum will conclude with videos that will show you just how tough it was to work the vines, the meticulous winemaking process and the ritual of slaughtering the pigs, which were essential parts of daily life in years past. At La Font de la Figuera Ethnology and History Museum, history comes to life and becomes an exciting journey back to the origins of the community that seeks to preserve and celebrate its cultural legacy.