Centenary of the Battle of Vimeiro

Category: Civil Architecture > Memorial

District: Lisboa > Lourinhã > Vimeiro

Location:

The Centenary Monument of the Battle of Vimeiro is located in the village of Vimeiro, an integral part of the municipality of Lourinhã. It stands in an area that evokes the setting of the historic battle, integrated into the landscape of Portugal's Western region.

Its position was chosen to mark the site of the events, offering a perspective of the surrounding rural area, which remains relatively unchanged, contributing to an immersion in the context of the era.

The Past Evoked

This monument was built in 1908 with a clear purpose: to celebrate the first centenary of a crucial event in Portuguese history. It commemorates the victory of the Luso-British forces over the French troops during the first Napoleonic invasion, which occurred in 1808.

Its construction materializes the memory of a conflict that deeply marked the nation, serving as a point of reference for understanding the events of that era.

The Commemorative Monument

Formally known as the Padrão Comemorativo da Batalha do Vimeiro, this monument is a solitary landmark that stands to honor the past. Its designation as "Padrão" refers to a traditional commemorative structure, simple in form yet profound in its meaning.

In 1982, the monument was officially classified as a Property of Public Interest, a recognition that underscores its historical and cultural importance to national heritage.

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