Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criacao Velha
Portugal
We'll have a stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the challenges and triumphs of producing Pico’s exceptional wines.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criação Velha, a site of such extraordinary cultural and aesthetic value that it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you stand before this vast expanse of black…
Listen in the app2The Architecture of the Currais
The 'currais' are the defining architectural element of this landscape, and their construction is a marvel of traditional stonework. Each small rectangular plot is enclosed by dry-stone walls made from basaltic rocks cleared from…
Listen in the app3Volcanic Soil and the Verdelho Grape
The soil of Criação Velha is almost non-existent in the traditional sense; instead, the vines grow in the cracks and fissures of the basaltic 'lajido.' This is viticulture at its most extreme. The roots must penetrate deep into…
Listen in the app4The Iconic Red Windmill (Moinho)
Standing as a vibrant sentinel amidst the black basalt is the red-painted windmill, or 'moinho,' of Criação Velha. This structure is one of the most photographed landmarks on the island and serves as a powerful symbol of Pico's…
Listen in the app5The Maritime Horizon and Faial
As you walk toward the western edge of the protected landscape, the maritime horizon becomes a dominant presence. The deep blue waters of the channel between Pico and the neighboring island of Faial provide a constant backdrop to…
Listen in the app6Cultural Resilience and UNESCO Status
The designation of Criação Velha as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004 was a watershed moment for Pico. It recognized that this landscape is not just a place of agricultural production but a unique cultural monument. …
Listen in the app7Tasting the Volcanic Terroir
Our exploration of the protected landscape would be incomplete without a deeper consideration of the 'volcanic terroir' that defines the wines produced here. The word 'terroir' encompasses the soil, the climate, the topography,…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we finish our journey through the Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criação Velha, take a moment to absorb the silent majesty of this stone-walled labyrinth. We have explored the ingenious architecture of the 'currais,' the deep…
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What is Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criacao Velha?
Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criacao Velha is a place in Portugal with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.5363, -28.5243 |
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