In the schist village of Janeiro de Cima, next to the Zêzere River, Casa da Barca is a space that preserves and shares the memory of a time when river crossings were essential to daily life. Housed in a historic building restored with the participation of the community, this interpretive centre celebrates the connection between the village and the river through the ferry, a symbol of identity deeply rooted in local culture.

The space houses a full-size ferry, local stories, expressions such as the famous ‘Ó da Barca’ and an exhibition on riverside life, the heritage of Janeiro de Cima, the fauna and flora of the Zêzere and the network of Schist Villages. It is also the 14th Thematic House in the municipality of Fundão.

The Casa da Barca also includes the Aldeias do Xisto coworking space, accessible to visitors, remote workers and the local community, as part of the Fundão Municipality's coworking network.