The Azenha da Ti Luísa
Presentation
The Azenha da Ti Luísa, located in Boco, Vagos, is a vertical wheel watermill with a pair of millstones and an adjacent miller's house. It is believed that the current watermill is one of the originals, not only based on historical records but also due to its location, being the third mill downstream from the oldest water channel in the region.
It has passed through several generations of millers and, in 1949, was rebuilt by the owners of the time, who gave it its current name. The mill remained in operation until the late 1970s when it ceased working due to a lack of manpower. After a long period of inactivity, it was renovated in 2013 and resumed grinding, preserving the tradition of grain milling.
Observations
Visits
Visits to the Azenha da Ti Luísa must be scheduled in advance.
Particularities
Vertical Wheel Watermill
The Azenha da Ti Luísa is a typical vertical wheel watermill, a milling type characteristic of the region.
Family History
The watermill has been passed down through several generations, reflecting the family legacy and the continuity of local traditions.
Aspetos Diferenciadores
Living Heritage
The Azenha da Ti Luísa offers visitors an immersion into the region's watermill tradition, allowing them to closely experience the process of traditional grain milling.
Restoration and Return to Activity
After being restored in 2013, the watermill resumed its milling activities, revitalizing a tradition that had been interrupted, and continues to be an important cultural and historical point of interest in the region.
History
The Azenha da Ti Luísa has been mentioned in records since 1453, and is part of the Azenhas do Boco area, known for its presence of mills and watermills. It has passed through several generations of millers until it was rebuilt in 1949. After its inactivity in the 1970s, it was restored and resumed milling in 2013, continuing to be an important symbol of the region's history.