Property at Largo dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 12

Category: Civil Architecture > Building

District: Évora > Borba > Borba > São Bartolomeu

Location

This property is strategically located in Largo dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra (Great War Combatants' Square), one of the most emblematic and significant spaces in the town of Borba. This location grants it a privileged position in the heart of this Alentejo town, allowing for immersion in the tranquil and authentic atmosphere that characterizes the region.

The square, with its name that evokes collective memory and local history, provides a serene and traditional setting, typical of Alentejo villages, with their whitewashed houses and unhurried pace of life. From this point, it is possible to observe the harmony of Borba's urban design and feel the essence of the local community.

Architecture and Urban Integration

The property at Largo dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 12, is an example of the civil architecture that punctuates daily life in Borba. Its presence in this square contributes to the coherence and beauty of the urban ensemble. It is characterized by simplicity and functionality, common traits in traditional Alentejo homes, which prioritize adaptation to the climate and the use of local materials.

It is a construction that is integrated into the town's urban fabric, reflecting the construction techniques and aesthetic standards that have shaped the region over time. Its lines and volumes blend into the surrounding architectural landscape, forming a true representation of Borba's identity, where the white of the facades frequently contrasts with stone elements, particularly the marble so characteristic of the municipality.

Historical and Cultural Context

Although without specific details about its individual history, this building is an integral part of Borba's built heritage. Its location in a square with a denomination as significant as Largo dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra underscores its insertion into a space of memory and community daily life, which has seen generations pass and witnessed the town's evolution.

This property thus represents a link in the chain of buildings that tell Borba's non-monumental, but lived history. Its existence contributes to the preservation of the atmosphere and identity of an Alentejo town, where vernacular architecture remains a testament to local culture and traditions, inviting visitors to contemplate the authenticity of its setting.

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