Celeirós (Sabrosa)


Celeirós is a civil parish in the Trás-os-Montes municipality of Sabrosa. The population in 2011 was 222, in an area of 5.25 km².

History

Historically, the parish of Celeirós has its origins in a foral that was issued by Afonso Henriques on 4 December 1160.
The Casa dos Botelhos Pimenteis dates to the 19th century, and, along with the Casa da Fonte, with its richly -sculpted exterior and coat-of-arms, represent some of the older estates that permeated the Douro valley. Similarly, the Casa do Bucheiro, another family estate with noble crest, it was the home of one of the early founders of the community. Other examples include the Casa dos Vilares erected in the 20th century, and the Casa do Padre Fausto.

Geography

It is located from the municipal seat of Sabrosa and from Pinhão, suspended over the valley of the Pinhão River.
The parish is serviced by garbage pickup, water supplies and sewage treatment, in addition to its local installations that include: day centre, health centre, post office, primary school, mini-market and other shops.

Economy

Celeirós, is known locally for its Porto and table wines.
So known for its wines with fruity taste, in 1756 it was garland for its quality and excellence.

Architecture

Apart from the classification of Celeiros, by the Instituto de Gestão do Património Arquitectónico e Arqueológico as a historical urban agglomeration, the parish is home to several culturally designated buildings and structures, that date back to the 16th-17th centuries:

Civic