Category: Civil Architecture > Marker
District: Vila Real > Vila Real > Penelas
Granitic Landmark 66 is strategically positioned in the locality of Penelas, part of the municipality and district of Vila Real. This unique point of interest is nestled in an area that offers an authentic perspective of the Trás-os-Montes environment. Its location provides an experience of tranquility, where visitors can absorb the quietness of the countryside and the harmony of the surrounding landscape. It is an element that integrates subtly, almost organically, into the rural scenery, allowing for an appreciation of the unobstructed views that stretch across the horizons of the Vila Real lands.
This landmark, like others of its kind, is a silent testimony to past eras, playing a crucial role in the organization and demarcation of the territory. Its enduring presence suggests a historical function of relevance, perhaps as a beacon for ancient paths, property boundaries, or part of a signaling network that once served essential purposes for circulation and space management. Its robustness, inherent to the material it is made from, has allowed it to withstand time and the elements, remaining a link between the present and the human activities that shaped these parts over the centuries.
Granitic Landmark 66 is, as its name indicates, built from granite, a volcanic rock widely available in the Trás-os-Montes region. The choice of this material gives it not only remarkable durability but also a natural visual integration with the surrounding environment, marked by the presence of granitic rocks and outcrops. Its shape is generally simple and functional, reflecting its practical purpose. It has no complex ornaments, but its very existence and permanence in the landscape give it a singular beauty, an expression of solidity and resistance.
The area where Granitic Landmark 66 is located invites contemplation and contact with nature. The surroundings are typically rural, characterized by fields, some arboreal and shrub vegetation that varies with the seasons. The atmosphere is one of serenity, far from the hustle and bustle of large urban centers. A visit to this site allows not only the observation of an element with historical and architectural value but also the enjoyment of a pure environment, conducive to a moment of pause and immersion in the natural beauty of the Penelas region.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.24084216,-7.74186204
Coordinates DMS: 41°14'27.0"N 07°44'30.7"W
Weather Penelas
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