Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viseu > Viseu > Orgens > Quintela
This old rest area is located in Quintela, an area belonging to the parish of Orgens, in the municipality of Viseu. Its position is strategic, marking a stopping point along what was once the route of the important IP5 road. The site is set in an environment that transitions between semi-urban and rural, offering a more unobstructed view of the surrounding landscape compared to the city center.
Located outside the main urban hustle and bustle, it provides more direct contact with the serenity of the Viseu surroundings, serving as a reference point for those traveling along the region's old road network.
The "Old IP5 Rest Area" is a silent witness to the history of transport infrastructure in Portugal. The IP5, now largely replaced by modern motorways, was for decades one of the country's main road arteries, connecting the coast to the interior. This place represented an essential point for travelers' rest, a break during long journeys.
Visiting this space allows for a connection with the past of Portuguese mobility, evoking the journeys, encounters, and breaks that shaped the experience of those who traveled these once busy roads. It is a small piece of the national road legacy, which deserves attention for its historical and functional relevance.
Today, the area maintains an atmosphere of pause, though with a different purpose. Far from the urgency of past traffic, it invites contemplation. The space offers a moment of quietude, ideal for a brief interruption during a walk or a discovery route through the Orgens and Quintela area.
Here, it is possible to observe the evolution of the local landscape and reflect on the transition from the old road life to the current reality. It is a simple place, appealing to tranquility and the appreciation of details that tell the story of a territory and how it related to travel and the country's development.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.6821634,-7.9405436
Coordinates DMS: 40°40'55.8"N 07°56'26.0"W
Weather Orgens
On-duty Pharmacy Orgens
