Category: Civil Architecture > Marker
District: Vila Real > Sabrosa > Vilarinho de São Romão > Bairro
The Granitic Landmark 44 stands in the locality of Vilarinho de São Romão, in the municipality of Sabrosa, which in turn is part of the district of Vila Real. This specific point, located in the area known as Bairro, is immersed in a predominantly rural and serene landscape, characteristic of the Douro region.
Its surroundings are marked by natural beauty and human action in creating the viticultural landscape, with terraces and vineyards extending across the hillsides. It is a place that invites contemplation, offering an authentic glimpse into the traditional Douro environment.
This Granitic Landmark 44 is a robust stone pillar, carved from the granite that is abundant in the region. Its presence, like that of many other similar landmarks, is intrinsically linked to the history of territorial delimitation.
The inscribed number "44" suggests that it is part of a series of landmarks, used to mark borders, properties or, notably and historically relevant in this area, the demarcations of the Douro Wine Region. These landmarks are silent testimonies to the organization of space and the economy that shaped this landscape over the centuries.
The Granitic Landmark 44 represents more than just a simple stone; it is a link to the past and to the cultural identity of the region. Its existence evokes the eras when borders were physically defined and marked, and its architectural simplicity contrasts with the profound meaning it can hold.
Its integration into the Douro landscape, shaped by vineyard cultivation, makes it an element that underscores the history and value of this territory. It is a point of interest for those seeking to understand the roots and evolution of the human landscape in the Douro.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.25004792,-7.57239178
Coordinates DMS: 41°15'0.2"N 07°34'20.6"W
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