August 24th Square

Category: Nature > Park

District: Setúbal > Montijo > Montijo > Urbanização Montijo Residence

Location

The Praceta 24 de Agosto is located in the city of Montijo, integrated into the Union of Parishes of Montijo and Afonsoeiro, in the municipality of Montijo, Setúbal district. It is specifically situated within the Montijo Residence Urbanization, which positions it in a predominantly residential and planned urban context of the city.

Its nature as a "praceta" indicates a smaller-scale urban space, often more secluded and with a local character, serving as an integral part of the daily life of the surrounding area.

Its location allows visitors to observe one of the facets of modern Montijo and its housing development.

Environment and Character

Characterized as a praceta, this place typically offers a peaceful environment conducive to serenity. It is a public space that harmonizes with the residential life of the urbanization where it is located, providing a point of quietude or a small social gathering place for the nearby community.

The experience of visiting the Praceta 24 de Agosto lies in observing its function within the urban fabric, reflecting the organization of modern housing spaces in Montijo. It presents itself as a place to appreciate the calm rhythm of local life.

Toponymy and Identity

The denomination "24 de Agosto" is a distinctive feature of this praceta. This type of naming, frequent in Portuguese toponymy, is a symbolic element that links the urban space to a date of particular historical or civic significance.

For visitors, the name evokes the tradition of perpetuating relevant moments of collective memory through the naming of streets and squares. The Praceta 24 de Agosto is an example of how Portuguese urbanism integrates references to its history and identity into the daily life of its cities.

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