Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Coimbra > Coimbra > Arzila
Situated in the serene locality of Arzila, an integral part of the municipality and district of Coimbra, the place known as Cruz Do Monte rises in a position that offers a particular perspective on the surrounding riverside landscape of the Mondego River. Its location on slightly elevated terrain gives it an atmosphere of tranquility, characteristic of the villages that dot the banks of this waterway.
It is a point where rural calm meets a singular historical and cultural context, inviting an experience of discovery and immersion in the typical environment of the Coimbra region.
The designation 'Cruz Do Monte' suggests a place with a past marked by history and its function as a reference point in the landscape of Arzila. Associated with local memory, this spot was possibly a landmark for orientation or devotion for past communities. Today, the place materializes in a building that, by its very construction and purpose, represents an important example of the civil architecture that shaped the lives of the riverside people of the Mondego.
Its existence links the present to a legacy of practices and ways of life that defined the region, witnessing the evolution of the local community over time and assuming a role in the identity and collective memory of the area.
Inside Cruz Do Monte, visitors have the opportunity to explore a collection dedicated to the preservation of local memory and heritage. This interpretive space allows for an understanding of the evolution of the region's constructions and human landscapes, from the ancestral techniques used in building to how communities adapted to their environment and resources.
Elements are presented that illustrate daily life, arts and crafts, and the particularities of the popular architecture that characterize Arzila and its surroundings, offering a valuable window into the past and the identity of its people.
The environment surrounding Cruz Do Monte invites contemplation and immersion in an atmosphere of serenity. The quietness of the landscape, combined with the historical significance and the richness of the heritage that the place preserves, offers an enriching experience for those seeking a refuge from daily bustle.
It is a space where time seems to slow down, allowing visitors to absorb the stories inscribed in the stone and air, and appreciate the harmony between human intervention and the surrounding nature of Arzila.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.1806017,-8.501355
Coordinates DMS: 40°10'50.2"N 08°30'4.9"W
Weather Arzila
On-duty Pharmacy Arzila
