Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viseu > Tondela > Santiago de Besteiros
The Parish Council of Santiago de Besteiros is located in the Muna urbanization, an area that is part of the locality of Santiago de Besteiros, in the municipality of Tondela. Its location grants it a reference role in community life. It is situated in a central area for residents, being an easily identifiable point in the local landscape, reflecting its importance as the seat of local administration.
This building represents the nerve center of the management and civic life of the parish of Santiago de Besteiros. It is where local decisions are made and where the community organizes itself for its affairs. The Parish Council symbolizes the autonomy and identity of the inhabitants, serving as a meeting point for participation in collective life and a mirror of the peculiarities of this rural community. Its functioning is intrinsically linked to the recent history and social development of the parish.
The construction of the Parish Council building, although guided by the functionality inherent to a public building, possesses a dignity that sets it apart in the local context. It is not a historical monument in the traditional sense, but its presence embodies the spirit of organization and the continuity of community life. The building serves as a backdrop for the daily routine of the parish, a silent testament to the social and cultural dynamics of Santiago de Besteiros, and a symbol of the cohesion and representativeness of its citizens.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.5838459,-8.1263885
Coordinates DMS: 40°35'1.8"N 08°07'35.0"W