Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viseu > Armamar > Fontelo
Located in the village of Fontelo, in the municipality of Armamar, the Fontelo Social and Parish Centre is situated on Rua Cabo de Vila. Its position within the village offers a perspective on the local environment and community life. The surroundings of Fontelo, which include Monte de São Domingos, provide natural settings that complement the institution's presence and contribute to the region's atmosphere.
With deep roots in the Fontelo community, the Social and Parish Centre originated in 1955, under the designation of "Património dos Pobres" (Heritage of the Poor). This initiative, driven by the local parish priest at the time, reflected a lasting commitment to supporting those most in need in the parish. Over the years, the institution evolved, also being known as "Centro de Assistência" (Assistance Centre), before acquiring its current name in 2000. Its history is a testament to the solidarity and parochial legacy in the region, representing a continuity in social support to the community.
The architecture of the Fontelo Social and Parish Centre reflects a careful integration into the village's built environment. Although it has undergone refurbishment, its façade maintains a presence that harmonizes with the character of Rua Cabo de Vila and the local context. This building, with its history and function of supporting the community, stands as an integral part of Fontelo's landscape and daily life, without being overly prominent, yet marking its presence in the locality's urban fabric.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.119189,-7.7302671
Coordinates DMS: 41°07'9.1"N 07°43'49.0"W
Weather Fontelo
On-duty Pharmacy Fontelo
