A-do-Mourão Mill

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Tourist Attraction

District: Lisboa > Arruda dos Vinhos > S. Tiago dos Velhos > Á-Do-Mourão

Location

The Windmill of A-do-Mourão is located in the Á-do-Mourão area, an area integrated into the parish of S. Tiago dos Velhos, in the municipality of Arruda dos Vinhos. Its placement on terrain that typically allowed for the capture of winds for its operation suggests a position with some elevation. This location offers a perspective over the rural surroundings, marking the local landscape.

A Legacy from the Past

This windmill is a testament to the life and activities that shaped the region over centuries. Like other windmills, it played a central role in the economy and daily life of the surrounding agricultural communities. Its presence reminds us of the labor of grinding cereals, an essential process for the subsistence of populations and a pillar of traditional rural life. It represents a tangible link with past generations and their working methods.

Its Architecture

The structure of the Windmill of A-do-Mourão is an example of the popular and functional architecture characteristic of windmills. Built using robust materials, such as local stone, it features a cylindrical body that rises above the landscape. Although its interior is not accessible for visits, its exterior silhouette and the vestiges of its machinery, such as the place where the once imposing sails were fixed, reveal the engineering and constructive wisdom of the era. The windmill stands out as a striking element in its surrounding environment.

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