Alto dos Canhões Viewpoint

Category: Nature > Viewpoint

District: Lisboa > Sintra > Casal de Cambra

Location:

Situated in Casal de Cambra, a locality in the municipality of Sintra, the Alto dos Canhões Viewpoint is located at a point offering a perspective on the urban surroundings. It is the result of the valorization of a previously underutilized space, now transformed into a landmark for the community and visitors. This elevated location allows for observation of the area's landscape, integrating into the daily life of the parish.

A Renovated Space:

The Alto dos Canhões Viewpoint represents an example of urban requalification, where land previously unused has been transformed into a public space dedicated to leisure and well-being. Its creation aimed to offer the population and visitors a pleasant environment for moments of rest or outdoor physical activity. It is a place designed for daily use, providing an inviting atmosphere and an open environment.

Legacy and Memory:

This viewpoint has a connection to the military history of the region, serving as a tribute to the presence of Lisbon's anti-aircraft defense cannons that were installed there in the past. To enrich the visit, the site hosts an exhibition dedicated to this memory, including contributions from the author Filipa Costa. Through informative panels and testimonials, it is possible to understand the strategic importance this point held in the past and its connection to the defense of the Portuguese capital. The initiative aims to preserve and share the territory's identity.

Leisure and Well-being:

In addition to its historical and landscape dimensions, the Alto dos Canhões Viewpoint was designed as a space for physical exercise. The area is equipped with training and calisthenics structures, encouraging outdoor activity. It allows visitors and residents to enjoy an open environment for exercise, complementing its function as an observation point and a place of memory with a focus on health and dynamism.

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