Category: Civil Architecture > House
District: Leiria > Bombarral > Carvalhal > Rossio do Carvalhal
Casa Alpendrada is located in the heart of Rossio do Carvalhal, in the town of Carvalhal, municipality of Bombarral, in the district of Leiria. Its position is unique, situated at the intersection of Travessa de São José and Rua do Hospital, placing it at a nerve centre of local daily life and its oldest urban fabric.
Observing Casa Alpendrada in this setting allows for an understanding of the evolution of the settlement and the traditional layout of dwellings in this region of western Portugal.
The distinctive feature of this building is its name, "Casa Alpendrada," which indicates the presence of a porch. This architectural element consists of a projecting roof, supported by pillars or columns, that creates a covered space on the main or side façade of the house.
The porch had various practical functions, such as protecting the entrance from the weather, serving as an outdoor work area, or simply providing a shaded place to rest. This feature is common in many traditional Portuguese houses, reflecting the adaptation of the construction to local needs and climate, as well as to a certain rural or semi-urban lifestyle.
Casa Alpendrada is a valuable testament to the housing history of Carvalhal. Its structure and features mirror the construction methods and housing patterns typical of past eras, contributing to the architectural memory of the town.
The preservation of buildings like this one allows for a direct appreciation of the ways in which communities settled and built their spaces over time, keeping the authenticity of the historic urban environment of Rossio do Carvalhal alive.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.288945338076076,-9.130620229174992
Coordinates DMS: 39°17'20.2"N 09°07'50.2"W
Weather Carvalhal
On-duty Pharmacy Carvalhal
