Category: Civil Architecture > Marker
District: Vila Real > Sabrosa > Sabrosa > Quinta dos Cortiços
Granite Marks 31 and 32 are located at Quinta dos Cortiços, a property situated in the municipality of Sabrosa, in the district of Vila Real. This area, deeply connected to the natural beauty of the Alto Douro, offers a rural environment of great serenity. The marks are immersed in a landscape that displays the soft, undulating characteristics of the region, often adorned with vineyards that trace the hillsides and contribute to the tranquil and picturesque atmosphere of the site. Their presence is discreet, yet intrinsic to the landscape identity of the quinta and its surroundings.
These marks are examples of functional civil architecture, crafted from granite, an abundant and distinctive material of the region. Their solidity and the way they were integrated into the landscape reflect a deep connection to the territorial demarcation practices of past times. They do not present themselves as grand monuments, but rather as robust and unpretentious elements that have withstood the passage of years, maintaining their form and their connection to the ground. The simplicity of their lines and the honesty of the granite material give them an authentic and timeless character.
Granite Marks 31 and 32 represent more than mere stones; they are symbols of the organization of space and human intervention in the landscape throughout history. They remain as silent guardians of ancient divisions or pathways, offering a window into the past and into how the territory was understood and managed. Their granite durability speaks of the resilience of structures designed to endure, and their isolation invites contemplation of the landscape and reflection on the history that unfolded around these discreet, yet significant, landmarks.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.22429739,-7.65251538
Coordinates DMS: 41°13'27.5"N 07°39'9.1"W
Weather Sabrosa
On-duty Pharmacy Sabrosa
