Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Faro > Olhão > Moncarapacho > Foupana
The Centenary Lime Kiln is located in Foupana, an area within the town of Moncarapacho, in the municipality of Olhão. This predominantly residential area offers a tranquil setting, where the kiln stands out as a unique element evoking the memory of the landscape and local activities of bygone eras. Its presence in Foupana integrates it into the daily life of the community, making it accessible and visible to those who walk the local streets.
This Centenary Lime Kiln represents a remarkable remnant of an industry that was pivotal to the local economy for centuries. As its name suggests, it is a structure over a hundred years old, used for the production of lime from burning limestone at high temperatures. The resulting lime was an essential material for civil construction, serving as mortar and plaster for traditional houses, and also for agriculture, in soil correction and pest control. Its existence underscores the ingenuity and labor of the communities of yesteryear in Moncarapacho.
The architecture of the Centenary Lime Kiln reflects the functionality for which it was designed. Built with local materials, it exhibits a robustness that has allowed it to withstand time, maintaining its characteristic form. Its imposing presence and the patina of age lend it a unique character, inviting contemplation on human ingenuity and the transformation of rural and semi-urban landscapes throughout history. It is a place where one can appreciate the material history of the region and imagine the buzz of activity that would have existed there in bygone times.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 37.1147509,-7.7878556
Coordinates DMS: 37°06'53.1"N 07°47'16.3"W
Weather Moncarapacho
On-duty Pharmacy Moncarapacho
