Monte de São Jordão, Portugal
Posted by: 
Torgut
N 38° 28.480 W 007° 49.677
29S E 602237 N 4259133
A church and a school. True remains of a settlement, left as ruins once the population in the area decreased, after the youngsters moved to the cities and the elders passed away.
Waymark Code: WMDA8G
Location: Évora, Portugal
Date Posted: 12/13/2011
Views: 15
I can't tell how common this was but I know at least two similar places: a church and a school. As simple as that. No other houses around, not a village not even a hamlet. Apparently these structures were built to provide education and religious support to families living in isolated houses. This place was named Monte de São Jordão and is now in ruins. The school's roof partially collapsed, but one can still enter the old class room, noticing the fireplace at a corner. The church is in worst condition but the frescoes painted on the walls are clearly visible and quite impressive.