Category: Civil Architecture > Veranda
District: Évora > Évora > Évora
Located in the heart of the historic city of Évora, a World Heritage site, Pátio de São Miguel, no. 2 (Staircase and Balcony) is situated in one of the inner courtyards that characterize the city's old urban fabric. This space offers an authentic glimpse into the life within the walls that has shaped Évora over the centuries, inviting a careful observation of its constituent details.
Its integration into a centuries-old setting gives it a unique atmosphere, allowing for an immersion into the daily life of the past that reflects the experiences and grandeur of remote eras, while harmoniously blending into the rich architectural tapestry of Évora.
The staircase and the balcony, which characterize this part of Pátio de São Miguel, are remarkable examples of traditional Évora architecture. They are noted for their functionality combined with an unadorned yet elegant aesthetic. The balcony, a recurring feature in the buildings of southern Portugal, was essential for daily life, providing not only access and circulation but also a private outdoor space.
Their construction is marked by the use of local materials, such as stone and traditional whitewashed plaster, often complemented by elements of robust wood or wrought iron. These details reveal the construction techniques of past eras and a concern for harmonious integration into the urban environment. The proportion and design of these elements, even in their simplicity, give the courtyard an intrinsic beauty and significant heritage value.
The existence of a staircase and a balcony in this courtyard evokes the way people lived and dwelled in Évora over the centuries. The balcony, in particular, served as a vital extension of the living space, allowing for circulation, ventilation of the interiors, and observation of the outside, as well as moments of socializing and rest for its residents.
Observing these elements, one is invited to imagine the daily pulse of past generations and to better understand the daily life of Évora's inhabitants. The staircase and balcony ensemble represents a fragment of the city's living history, where each architectural detail narrates the evolution of a society and its adaptation to the urban environment, contributing to the authentic and unique atmosphere that can be felt in the streets and courtyards of Évora.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.57290929664721,-7.906073526505829
Coordinates DMS: 38°34'22.5"N 07°54'21.9"W
Weather Évora
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