Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viseu > Castro Daire > Eiriz
The Quinta Mills are located in the village of Eiriz, in the municipality of Castro Daire. Their placement is within a distinctly rural landscape, characteristic of inland Portugal, where the serenity of the natural environment is a constant. Generally situated near watercourses, these mills harmoniously integrate into the terrain, often in valleys or on slopes that follow the stream's path.
These structures represent an important link to the past and the agricultural traditions of the region. The Quinta Mills were once essential for grinding cereals, transforming grains into flour and playing a vital role in the subsistence of local communities. Their architecture is a testament to popular wisdom, revealing ingenious functionality adapted to harness hydraulic power for daily work.
The environment surrounding the Quinta Mills is an invitation to discover nature. The presence of water, fundamental for the mills' operation, is a central element that shapes the landscape and contributes to a calm and relaxing atmosphere. It is a space where native vegetation thrives, and the sound of running water punctuates the silence of the countryside, offering an ideal setting for contemplation and enjoying the outdoors.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.9370845,-8.0305746
Coordinates DMS: 40°56'13.5"N 08°01'50.1"W
Weather Eiriz
On-duty Pharmacy Eiriz
