Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Açores > Lajes das Flores > Fajãzinha > Rua do Canto
The Fajãzinha Museum Centre is situated in the charming locality of Fajãzinha, on Flores Island, Azores. Immersed in the tranquility of Rua do Canto, this space is located in one of the most picturesque corners of the Lajes das Flores municipality.
Fajãzinha is known for its singular natural beauty, framed by imposing cliffs and the vastness of the Atlantic, with this centre being an integral part of the rural and traditional environment that characterizes the settlement.
Dedicated to the preservation and sharing of local memory, the Fajãzinha Museum Centre is an essential point for understanding the life and secular traditions of the inhabitants of this peculiar fajã. Through its exhibitions, it offers an authentic perspective on the daily life, agricultural and fishing practices, and the challenges faced by those who historically inhabited this remote and fertile area, revealing the ingenuity and resilience of the community.
This space is a guardian of Fajãzinha's intangible and material heritage, providing a window into past generations and how they shaped this unique territory.
This museum space highlights the intrinsic characteristics of Azorean architecture, particularly the adaptations and solutions found for the unique conditions of Fajãzinha. It offers insight into traditional construction techniques, local materials (such as the local basaltic stone), and how dwellings and structures were harmoniously integrated into the landscape, reflecting a deep respect for the surrounding natural environment and subsistence.
It is possible to observe how the art of building responded to the functional and climatic needs of the island, demonstrating the constructive wisdom of its inhabitants.
A visit to the Fajãzinha Museum Centre allows for a deep immersion into the essence of this natural enclave, complementing the experience of the landscape with knowledge about the culture and life of its inhabitants. The context of a fajã, with its exceptional fertility and the natural protection of its slopes, is contextualized here through the remnants and narratives preserved by this centre, underscoring the symbiosis between man and nature in this unique corner of Flores.
The tranquility that surrounds the place and its environment allows the visitor to reflect on the history and symbolic value of human persistence in a stunning natural setting.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.4344447,-31.2516059
Coordinates DMS: 39°26'4.0"N 31°15'5.8"W
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