Quinta dos Aciprestes

Category: Nature > Park

District: Lisboa > Oeiras > Linda-a-Velha > Núcleo Urbano Histórico de Linda-a-Velha

Location

Quinta dos Aciprestes is located in Linda-a-Velha, Oeiras municipality. It is situated within what is designated as the local Historic Urban Centre. This position places it in an area that reflects the evolution of the urban layout and the history of Linda-a-Velha, characterized by its older urban fabric and the presence of elements that tell part of the region's past. It is a place that is integrated into the consolidated environment of the town.

The Legacy of the Name

The name "Quinta dos Aciprestes" suggests a connection to a past where rural property, common in these peripheral areas of Lisbon, played a significant role. The term "Quinta" evokes the image of old estates with land and, at times, buildings associated with rural life or leisure. The reference to "Aciprestes" (cypresses) may indicate a striking characteristic of the vegetation that once existed or still exists on site, or that was predominant in its vicinity, highlighting a possible natural element that marked the identity of the space.

Environment and Urban Setting

Integrated into Linda-a-Velha's urban fabric, Quinta dos Aciprestes is located in an area that invites observation of the fusion between the contemporary residential environment and the vestiges of older occupation. Its inclusion in the Historic Urban Centre provides a perspective on the locality's growth dynamics, where spaces like this represent layers of the history of a community in constant transformation. The surroundings offer a glimpse into the local experience and how the past intertwines with the present in the urban landscape.

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