Cacilhas Parish Center

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Community Centre

District: Setúbal > Almada > Cacilhas > Cacilhas Centro

Location

The Cacilhas Parish Centre is located in the central area of Cacilhas, a district with its own character on the south bank of the Tagus River, in the municipality of Almada. This area is historically linked to the riverside dynamics and the crossing points connecting the two banks of the estuary, possessing a vibrant urban environment. Its presence in this part of Cacilhas underscores the institution's integration into the daily life and the social fabric of the locality.

A Presence in the Heart of the Community

For decades, the Cacilhas Parish Centre played a significant role in the life of the local community. Although it was an entity focused on social support services, its existence was intrinsically linked to the parish's dynamics and the evolution of Cacilhas as an urban centre. The institution represented a pillar of community support, reflecting the values and solidarity that shaped the social history of the region.

Memory and Urban Context

The trajectory of the Cacilhas Parish Centre illustrates the adaptation and impact of community institutions on urban development. Its physical location, which over the years occupied different buildings in the heart of Cacilhas, reflects the transformations the locality has undergone. Its history is thus intertwined with the very narrative of Cacilhas, demonstrating how an entity with social purposes integrates into and marks the landscape and memory of an urban area.

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