Assilhó Tanks

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Aveiro > Albergaria-a-Velha > Assilhó > Albergaria-a-Velha e Valmaior

Location

The Assilhó Tanks are located in the village of Assilhó, part of the municipality of Albergaria-a-Velha. They are integrated into an urban area, more specifically in the area known as "Novos Arruamentos" (New Streets) of Albergaria-a-Velha and Valmaior. This location, set within a residential environment, offers a perspective on daily local life and provides a point of interest that contrasts with the more recent surroundings.

The site is easily accessible within the urban fabric, inviting a quiet pause in an area that once represented a landmark in the village's housing development.

Memory and Heritage

The Assilhó Tanks are a testament to community life of bygone eras. While today they are an element of contemplation, their existence harks back to a time when public tanks were crucial for daily activities, such as washing clothes. They were places for meeting and socializing, where stories were shared and social bonds were forged.

They represent a small but significant piece of local heritage, helping to preserve the memory of a past where the sharing of water resources was fundamental and took place in public spaces.

Character and Atmosphere

Visiting the Assilhó Tanks is an opportunity to enjoy an atmosphere of simplicity and calm. The site offers a peaceful atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle, ideal for those seeking a moment of reflection or an observation of the community's daily life.

Its functional and unpretentious architecture invites one to appreciate the beauty of simpler constructions and to recognize the importance of public spaces in the life of a locality. It is an invitation to value the history and character of a place with such an elementary and vital function in the past.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt