Category: Civil Architecture > House
District: Évora > Évora > Évora > São Mamede, Sé, São Pedro e Santo Antão
The House on Rua de Valdevinos, at numbers 42 to 44, is situated within the urban fabric of the historic centre of Évora, a city classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While strolling through these streets, visitors encounter an environment where history is revealed at every corner. This old residence stands out as an integral part of Évora's rich architectural legacy, allowing for an immersion in the tranquil and authentic atmosphere of its traditional streets.
One of the most distinctive and visually appealing elements of this building is, without a doubt, its Manueline windows. The Manueline style, which flourished in Portugal during the reign of King Manuel I (late 15th and early 16th centuries), is renowned for its decorative exuberance, with motifs often inspired by the maritime epic of the Age of Discovery.
In these openings, it is possible to observe the style's expressiveness, manifested through elements such as sculpted ropes, shells, armillary spheres, or symbology related to the Order of Christ, lending them an artistic uniqueness that makes them stand out on the façade of the old manor and within the urban landscape of Évora.
The House on Rua de Valdevinos represents a valuable testament to Évora's civil architecture, reflecting the evolution of stately and prominent residences in the city over the centuries. The building, being an old manor house, fits into the typology of dwellings that enriched the urban landscape of this Alentejo city.
Its presence contributes to the diversity and beauty of the architectural ensemble that now constitutes Évora's historic centre, allowing for an appreciation of how the historical and cultural legacy remains alive in the city's daily life.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.57023038822616,-7.907328513652743
Coordinates DMS: 38°34'12.8"N 07°54'26.4"W
Weather Évora
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