Bigorne

Lost in the hills of Viseu did you ever hear of Bigorne? Bigorne a tiny village a forgotten gem nestled in the heart of Portugal. It once was a freguesia a parish with its own distinct identity its own story to tell. For centuries Bigorne lived a quiet life. Its people toiled the land. They built their homes. They raised their families. Life was simple. Life was good. But times changed. In 2013 Bigorne ceased to exist as an independent entity. It merged with Magueija and Pretarouca. It became a part of something larger. The decision was made in the name of administrative efficiency. Some mourned the loss of Bigorne’s independence. Others saw it as a necessary change. But the spirit of Bigorne lives on. It lives on in the memories of its people. It lives on in the stones of its buildings. It lives on in the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Bigorne may be gone but it will never be forgotten. The landscape remains unchanged. Rolling hills and valleys. The scent of wildflowers in the air. The call of birds. Think of the people of Bigorne their resilience their strength. They adapted they persevered. They continue to live their lives. They are the heart and soul of Bigorne. They are the reason Bigorne will never truly disappear. Remember Bigorne. Remember its story. Remember its people.