House of Corvelos, Road to Bethlehem, 18-20

Category: Civil Architecture > Dwelling

District: Açores > Angra do Heroísmo > Terra Chã > Boa Hora

Location

The Casa dos Corvelos is peacefully located at Caminho para Belém, numbers 18-20, in the locality of Terra Chã, which belongs to the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, on Terceira Island, Azores.

This location, specifically in the Boa Hora area, is set in a characteristic residential environment, providing a glimpse into the local life and landscape, far from the bustle of the busier centres.

Historical and Heritage Legacy

The Casa dos Corvelos is a notable example of the built heritage on Terceira Island, reflecting the traditional residential architecture that defined past eras. Its presence on Caminho para Belém attests to the urban and social evolution of the locality of Terra Chã.

Its importance is formally recognised, having been classified as a Property of Municipal Interest. This status was granted to it by Resolution No. 38/2002, of 14 February, highlighting its value as an integral part of the cultural and architectural legacy of the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo.

Architectural Features

As a historic manor house, the Casa dos Corvelos is representative of a type of construction that combines functionality with aesthetic elements typical of the region. Although the specific details of each example vary, it is common to find in these dwellings the use of local materials, such as volcanic stone, and a sobriety in its lines that harmonises with the Azorean landscape.

Its façade and structure reveal a period of local history, providing an insight into the construction techniques and living standards of the era in which it was built. The building, as a whole, invites a careful observation of its composition and the details that define it.

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