Traditional Thatched House (Casa TÃpica) in Santana, Madeira
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This iconic triangular dwelling, known as a Casa TÃpica de Santana, exemplifies the traditional vernacular architecture found in the municipality of Santana on Madeira's northern coast. The house features a steep A-frame design with a floor-to-ground thatched straw roof, distinctively painted with white walls and vibrant red and blue trim. Historically used by farmers, these preserved structures (palheiros) stand as a celebrated symbol of Portuguese island heritage.
