Brickyard and attached kiln on Padre Lucindo Street.

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Açores > Vila Franca do Campo > Vila Franca do Campo > São Pedro

Vila Franca do Campo Pottery Oven

A fascinating place for tourists interested in the art of pottery and the production of traditional earthenware in Vila Franca do Campo.

Management by the Vila Franca do Campo Museum

The Pottery Oven is cared for by the local Museum, providing a unique experience for visitors.

Centuries of History

The history of ceramic ovens in this region dates back to the 19th century, when owners built collective ovens to rent to potters.

Manuel Jacinto Carvalho's Pottery Oven

The Pottery Oven of Manuel Jacinto Carvalho stands out, notable for its unique characteristics, built with volcanic stone.

Museum Open to the Public

Currently, the Pottery Oven of Manuel Jacinto Carvalho is a museum open to the public since 1998, providing tourists with the chance to explore the history and tradition of ceramics in the Vila Franca do Campo region.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt