Category: Civil Architecture > Building
District: Faro > Olhão > Olhão
This building is located on Avenida da República, one of the main streets in Olhão. The area is predominantly urban, with buildings that blend history and current use, set in a calm environment that allows for a tranquil appreciation of the local architecture.
The avenue is wide and has trees along the sidewalk, making the walk pleasant and facilitating the observation of the building within the city's context.
Built in the 19th century by Pantoja Soares, a Spanish citizen who settled in Olhão, this building held great social relevance by housing the Sociedade Recreativa Olhanense (Olhão Recreational Society). This association was known for its restricted membership system and for the Carnival festivities it organized, which were a highlight of the city's cultural calendar.
The building is an important testament to the social and cultural dynamics of Olhão in the late 19th century.
This is a single-story building with a rectangular floor plan and a stone plinth. The façade features simple and balanced lines, with rectangular windows framed by discreet stonework, and a similarly framed central door that lends it a sober and harmonious appearance.
The gable roof and the stonework details on the façade's edges add a traditional touch, highlighting the construction quality and attention to detail typical of the 19th century in Olhão.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 37.02684068010494,-7.839913898601681
Coordinates DMS: 37°01'36.6"N 07°50'23.7"W
Weather Olhão
On-duty Pharmacy Olhão
