Forno Comunitário de Covas do Barroso
Granite rectangular plant building, ground floor, roof, Gable, in overlapping slabs in regular rows with cemented joints, based on three arches back perfect and over the ridge of the roof has two rectangular vents.
Inside, to the right of the entrance, the tendal and, on the will of the third arc, a masonry platform that supports the two ovens of different dimensions, where the local population continues to bake traditional bread. Is this oven that are baked scones that are distributed, after religious crafts in honor of souls, in the day of noogies Carolo de Santo António (14 June).
This space was, in ancient times, an important role in village sociality, the so-called "coffee of the people", was where they gathered during the evenings, was also the hostel of the poor, beggars and pilgrims, passing through the village, which then stayed overnight.
Contacts
Largo do Cruzeiro
5460-382,Covas do Barroso
- Easy external parking
- Rural & Agricultural buildings
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Characteristics
Monuments near Forno Comunitário de Covas do Barroso
Alminhas de Covas do Barroso
Shrines placed on a massive platform; has a niche decorated with a tiled panel depicting the souls in purgatory, protected by a wire door with box for alms.
Calvário de Covas de Barroso
The granite crosses that indicate the different stations of the via dolorosa, are arranged along a route that goes from the parish church of Covas do Barroso t…
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
Covas do Barroso Chapel, dedicated to our Lady of health, is a granite Temple of rectangular plant, East\/West-oriented. The main façade has a portal frame r…