Traditional house of the Avieira Village of Escaroupim

Category: Civil Architecture > House

District: Santarém > Salvaterra de Magos > Salvaterra de Magos > Escaroupim

Location

The traditional House of the Avieira Village of Escaroupim is located in the small village of Escaroupim, in the municipality of Salvaterra de Magos. This village, on the banks of the Tagus River, is recognized for its historical and cultural connection to riverside life. The house is situated within the serene and characteristic environment of this fishing community, with the river's presence shaping the surrounding landscape.

Architecture and Identity

This house is a representative example of Avieira vernacular architecture. It is characterized by its simple and functional structure, adapted to the needs of a community that lived off the river. The use of traditional materials, such as wood and stucco, is observed, and often vibrant colors that bring the facades to life. Its design reflects the essence of the dwellings that were erected by the Avieira fishermen when they settled on the banks of the Tagus, becoming a symbol of their way of life and their history.

Testimony of a Riverside Culture

More than a simple dwelling, the traditional House of the Avieira Village of Escaroupim is a guardian of the Avieira cultural memory. These fishermen, originally from coastal areas, migrated inland, following the course of the Tagus River and settling in villages like Escaroupim. The house illustrates the transition from a nomadic way of life to sedentarism, being a visible link to the traditions, customs, and hardships of a community that always lived in close relation with the river's waters. It represents human adaptation and resilience in the face of the environment.

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