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estilo pombalino

Portuguese architectural style
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Estilo Pombalino is a Portuguese architectural style that emerged in Lisbon after the devastating earthquake of 1755. This style is named after Sebastião José de Carvalho, the Marquis de Pombal, who was instrumental in the city's reconstruction.12

Key characteristics of Estilo Pombalino include:
* Rapid and economical construction: Designed for quick and affordable rebuilding.1
* Uniformity: Buildings were typically two stories high with uniform facades.1
* Baroque influence with reduced decoration: While Baroque in nature, it was largely stripped of ornamentation.1
* Specific architectural elements: Buildings featured tiled roofs with upturned eaves, reminiscent of pagodas.1

This style was a pragmatic response to the need for mass reconstruction following the 1755 earthquake, prioritizing functionality and speed over elaborate design.1

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6 Britannica Sources
  1. Lisbon - Disaster and reconstruction
  2. Marquis de Pombal
  3. Manueline
  4. Pombal
  5. Western architecture - Portugal
  6. Latin American architecture - Ouro Prêto : Brazilian Baroque architecture in the 18th century

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