Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Santarém > Tomar > Algarvias
The Tomar Municipal Shipyard is located in Algarvias, a locality integrated into the municipality of Tomar. This area, characterized by its serenity, benefits from its proximity to the fluvial landscape, establishing an organic connection with the riverside environment of the Nabão River. The site is situated within a setting that invites the tranquil observation of the surrounding nature.
The existence of a municipal shipyard in Tomar harks back to the city's deep and historical connection to its main waterway, the Nabão River. This site evokes the memory of times when fluvial activities were essential for local life, whether in supporting navigation, maintaining vessels, or developing riverside communities. The shipyard thus represents a testament to the region's aquatic heritage, underscoring the importance of its waters for the municipality's dynamics and progress.
The Tomar Municipal Shipyard offers a unique vantage point to appreciate the intimate relationship between human infrastructure and the natural environment of the river. Its presence in the Algarvias landscape accentuates Tomar's fluvial character, inviting contemplation of the scenery and reflection on how the community has always related to water. It is an element that integrates into the landscape, contributing to the understanding of the local identity and its natural surroundings.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.5976965,-8.4178384
Coordinates DMS: 39°35'51.7"N 08°25'4.2"W