Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Aveiro > Oliveira de Azeméis > Macieira de Sarnes
The Painter's Mines (Minas Do Pintor) are located in the village of Macieira de Sarnes, within the municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis. Their position in this territory suggests a landscape that, although tranquil, bears marks of a past of intense activity. The site is integrated into an environment that allows one to observe the transition between more built-up areas and the characteristic nature of the region.
This old mining complex is a testament to the significant industrial activity that once characterized the municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis. In their operational time, the Painter's Mines were the largest employer in the region, providing sustenance to a large number of families and boosting the local economy.
The mines symbolize an important chapter of the industrial and social heritage of Macieira de Sarnes and the entire municipality. They represent a legacy of work and innovation, whose structures still today tell a part of the community's history and its connection to the territory.
One of the most striking aspects of the Painter's Mines is their mining architecture, namely the set of five stone chimneys that rise on the site. These imposing structures are a remarkable example of the engineering of the time, lending a unique monumentality to the space.
Among these chimneys, one stands out in particular, considered by many to be the tallest stone chimney built in the entire Iberian Peninsula. Its scale and the robustness of its construction make it an architectural point of interest and a visual landmark in the landscape.
Currently, the Painter's Mines remain largely untouched, awaiting a process of recovery and enhancement. This state allows for an authentic discovery experience, where one can observe closely the structures of an old mining operation as time left them.
A visit to this ancient mining concession offers a glimpse into a reality already distant, providing a perspective on the life and work that developed there. The remaining structures invite reflection on human resilience and the industrial transformation of the region.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.90016,-8.4627848
Coordinates DMS: 40°54'0.6"N 08°27'46.0"W
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