Santana Houses

Their straw roofs turn each house into a triangle

History · 🇵🇹 Santana · one place, one stop

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Thick straw roofs slope almost to the ground, giving these small houses their sharp triangular outline. White walls, bright painted trim and small windows make each one easy to recognise against the green hills of Madeira.

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