This village in Mafra seems to be a joke, but it keeps the true history of Portugal. The Aldeia Museu José Franco is a charming recreation of the Portuguese rural life of the 20th century. With miniatures, workshops and handmade bread, it offers an unforgettable journey into the past, perfect for all ages.

I remember so well being a little girl and going with my parents and grandparents to see "the village of the little ones and bread with choir". Now I am the mother and to kill misses of this childhood place, I took my daughters to feel that magic of this special place. Everything is super well preserved, as if it had not been about 30 years since my last visit. The chorus bread is still there, but now with some more delicacies to accompany. The museum with the works and the history of Mr. José Franco is fantastic too. And the cherry on the top of the cake is realizing that all these years have passed and this place continues to be free, giving the possibility for many boys and girls, their parents and educators / teachers to continue to show this legacy without any associated cost. I congratulate all the people involved in this project, and I hope that 30 years from now, when I visit again, I will continue to feel like an authentic child keeping the memories of my childhood so alive. I highly recommend.

On my birthday, I visited this place full of good memories from my childhood. It's getting better and better and with a lot to explore. It is a space where it is possible to learn about Portuguese culture, representing a rustic village. It was built by the sculptor and potter José Franco and represents the different professions typical of Portugal in the past. In every corner, we can discover scenes of miniature villages. It has a restaurant, lots of fun spaces for children to play, a craft store, interaction with animals and a kiosk.