Category: Civil Architecture > Windmill
District: Açores > Velas > Manadas > Terreiros
Situated in the tranquil parish of Manadas, in the municipality of Velas, this windmill is located on Rua da Igreja, next to number 8, in the locality of Terreiros. Its location on São Jorge Island, in the Azores, offers an authentic perspective of the island's rural and coastal landscape, where the wind is a constant and vital element.
The surroundings are marked by the typical serenity of Azorean communities, inviting visitors to observe local life and appreciate the calmness that characterizes this region.
This example is distinguished by its rotating nature, an architectural feature that allowed the entire upper body of the windmill to turn on its base to adjust to the prevailing wind direction. Built predominantly of wood, this windmill reflects the ingenuity and adaptation of the island's inhabitants to the available natural resources, a testament to their artisanal skill.
Its sturdy and functional structure was essential for grinding grain, forming a pillar of local subsistence for centuries. It represents the ingenious way in which communities connected with the land and extracted their livelihood from it, harnessing the power of the wind.
The wooden windmill in Manadas transcends its original function; it is an emblem of Azorean history and resilience. Its silhouette, drawn against the sky of São Jorge Island, evokes a time when the rhythm of life was dictated by nature and the need to transform the land's resources.
It constitutes a visual point of interest that integrates harmoniously into the Manadas landscape, offering a tangible connection to the region's agricultural past and the culture of its people, a silent echo of a time of work and connection with the environment.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.6328025,-28.0948156
Coordinates DMS: 38°37'58.1"N 28°05'41.3"W
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