Once upon a time, there was a house… in Águas Frias – Chaves - Portugal

The photograph shows a ruined, abandoned house in Águas Frias - Chaves - Portugal.
The house is made of stone and has a wooden door. The door is open and there is a small window in the wall. The window is small and has broken glass.
The house is covered in vegetation and appears to have been uninhabited for a long time.
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The house was built at the beginning of the 20th century by a farming family.
The family lived in the house for many years and raised many children there.
However, in the 1960s, the family moved abroad and the house became empty.
In the years that followed, the house slowly fell into disrepair.
The roof fell in, the walls cracked and the windows were broken.
The house became a refuge for wild animals and just a reminder of the past.
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In 2024, the house is still in ruins.
It is a shadow of its former self and showing the passage of time.
However, the house still has a certain beauty, and it is easy to imagine what a prosperous home it once was.
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The story of the house is a story of change and loss.
It is a story of the past and present.
It is a story of beauty and decay.
It's a life story.
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The house could be restored and transformed into a holiday home or local accommodation. It could also be demolished and replaced with a new house.
However, most likely the house will continue to collapse and become a part of local history.
The story of the ruined house is a reminder that nothing lasts forever.
Everything changes and everything eventually decays.
However, the house's history is also a reminder of the beauty of the past and the importance of preserving our history.
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The ruined house is a symbol of the passage of time.
It's a reminder that all things change and nothing lasts forever.
However, the house is also a symbol of the beauty of the past and the importance of preserving our history.
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The ruined house is a metaphor for life.
Just as the house is in ruins, our lives are also in constant change.
However, just as the home still has a certain beauty, our lives also have beauty, even in times of difficulty.
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The dilapidated house is a note that we should make the most of the time we have.
We should live our lives to the fullest and create memories that will last forever.
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Text &amp; Photography: ©MárioSilva
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