Category: Civil Architecture > Ensemble
District: Vila Real > Ribeira de Pena > Limões > Cerva e Limões
The architectural ensemble in Limões is serenely integrated into the locality of Limões, part of the parish of Cerva and Limões, in the municipality of Ribeira de Pena. This area, located in the district of Vila Real, is characterized by a predominantly rural environment, where the verdant landscape and rural tranquility define the ambiance. The ensemble is inserted into the traditional urban fabric of the locality, contributing to its identity and preserving a valuable testimony to the region's built heritage, in a setting that invites careful observation and introspection.
This ensemble represents a notable example of vernacular civil architecture that shaped the villages of the Trás-os-Montes interior over the centuries. The buildings that compose it, united by their constructive language and visual harmony, reveal the techniques and materials traditionally employed in the region. It is common to observe the robustness of granite stone, often combined with schist, which gives the buildings lasting solidity and an organic integration into the landscape. The arrangement of the houses, sometimes with interior courtyards or small alleys, reflects the needs and ways of life of the communities that settled here.
Each element of the ensemble, from the simple facades to the traditional tiled roofs, contributes to the collective identity of the space, illustrating how the populations adapted and settled in the territory. Its preservation allows visitors a deep understanding of the architectural evolution and cultural heritage of these parts.
The architectural ensemble in Limões holds significant value as a time capsule, revealing the experiences and traditions of past generations. Through its structure and details, it is possible to uncover the social and economic organization of yesteryear, as well as the customs and the way of relating to the natural environment. More than mere constructions, these buildings are a repository of stories and memories, offering an authentic glimpse into the rural daily life of Northeast Portugal.
The coherence of the ensemble highlights the importance of popular architecture as a structuring element of the cultural landscape and as a reflection of a people's identity. A visit to this place provides a journey through time, allowing one to appreciate the uniqueness of a heritage that withstands time and continues to tell the story of the Limões community.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.452130118420634,-7.828933838668263
Coordinates DMS: 41°27'7.7"N 07°49'44.2"W
Weather Limões
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