Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Vila Real > Montalegre > Pisões
Pisões, a locality nestled within the municipality of Montalegre, is situated in the characteristic mountain landscape of Alto Barroso and Trás-os-Montes. This environment is shaped by valleys and elevations, where preserved nature manifests itself uniquely. The village is located in a predominantly rural territory, where community life unfolds at its own pace, distinct from urban centers. Its position within the municipality reflects the dispersion of small population clusters, typical of the region, contributing to the maintenance of a tranquil and genuine environment.
The presence of CTT (Portuguese Post Office) in Pisões symbolizes the continuity of communication and access to information for local inhabitants. In an area with challenging geographical characteristics, the presence of a postal point takes on a role that transcends mere postal function. Historically, post offices represented a vital channel between more isolated communities and the outside world, allowing the exchange of correspondence and the maintenance of ties. Even today, this point evokes that essential connection, serving as a vestige of the postal network's importance in the development of villages.
The integration of CTT into the daily life of Pisões is a testament to the resilience of the rural communities in the municipality of Montalegre. It is not merely an infrastructure; it is an element that is part of the village's social fabric, contributing to its functionality and to the lives of those who reside here. Its presence underscores the persistence of fundamental services in low-density territories, keeping alive local connections and identity within a context of rugged landscapes and a profound cultural heritage.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.7450275,-7.8702499
Coordinates DMS: 41°44'42.1"N 07°52'12.9"W
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On-duty Pharmacy Pisões
