Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Aveiro > Oliveira de Azeméis > Passos > Oliveira de Azeméis, Santiago de Riba-Ul, Ul, Macinhata da Seixa e Madail
Casa Bento Carqueja is located in Passos, a locality within the municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis, in the district of Aveiro. The property is situated on Rua Bento Carqueja, an artery that structures the profile of this area and facilitates access to the building. Its integration into the landscape of Passos lends it a more serene environment, distinct from the main urban bustle of the municipality.
This building is recognized as the birthplace of Bento de Sousa Carqueja (1860-1935), a figure of notable importance to the history and development of Oliveira de Azeméis. As a businessman, publicist, and university professor, Bento Carqueja dedicated his life to various areas of knowledge and civic action, always maintaining a strong connection to his hometown, despite having resided and worked mostly in the city of Porto.
From this childhood address, a vision of progress germinated that would benefit the local community. Bento Carqueja was one of the main drivers of a vast set of civic, cultural, and social initiatives that contributed significantly to the modernization of Oliveira de Azeméis. His influence was manifested in the promotion of essential infrastructure development, such as the improvement of public lighting and the arrival of railway transport to the region, as well as in the creation of institutions dedicated to social support and education.
Casa Bento Carqueja exhibits traditional architectural design, harmoniously framed within the locality's landscape. The building is distinctive for its granite borders, a characteristic material of the region's constructions, which lend robustness and a particular aesthetic to its lines. Its facades are enriched by several arched windows, reminiscent of a classic appearance, and are subtly complemented by small wrought-iron balconies, adding decorative elements that reflect the aesthetic of its construction period.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.8390736,-8.4779169
Coordinates DMS: 40°50'20.7"N 08°28'40.5"W