Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Leiria > Batalha > Poços de São Mamede > Casal do Gil
Poços de São Mamede is located in the Casal do Gil area, forming part of the locality of Poços de São Mamede, within the municipality of Batalha. This area is situated in a predominantly rural environment, characterized by a natural landscape where lush green vegetation is a constant.
Despite being located in a more serene setting, away from large urban centers, its position allows for a tranquil experience, typical of rural Portugal. The locality maintains its own identity, offering genuine contact with the region's natural landscape.
The toponym “Poços de São Mamede” suggests a connection to the historical presence of wells or water springs in the area. These elements, vital for the daily life of rural communities throughout the centuries, would have been crucial reference points for water supply, both for human consumption and for the agricultural and livestock activities that shaped the region.
Even if their visibility today may be discreet, the name evokes the importance that water availability had in the settlement of populations and local development, bestowing symbolic and historical value upon the place's toponymy.
The area of Poços de São Mamede is defined by a natural setting that reflects the simple beauty of the Portuguese countryside. Forest and scrubland areas predominate, with pine forests marking the landscape. This scenery invites calm observation of the surroundings, allowing direct contact with the local flora and the peaceful atmosphere of the rural environment.
It is a place that offers serenity and a break from the hectic pace, ideal for those seeking to appreciate nature and the quietness of the countryside, with its characteristic sounds and smells.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.6178065,-8.7110946
Coordinates DMS: 39°37'4.1"N 08°42'39.9"W
Weather Poços de São Mamede
On-duty Pharmacy Poços de São Mamede
