Una mirada sobre la identidad de las ciudades luso-brasileñas. Consideraciones sobre el patrimonio paisajístico en Olinda y Ouro Preto

Abstract

When we observe the landscape heritage of Brazilian cities such as Olinda and Ouro Preto, the idea of an architectural ensemble is very clear. This awareness comes from the integration generated in the layout of such cities and the biophysical characteristics of the sites they are placed. The built layouts are totally dominated by the strength of the biophysical site. Thus, in the urban mesh, the open spaces enable the preexisting ecologic continuity and come up as gardens, through the emotional dimension they offer, either for those who live in the cities or for those who visit them. We can assert that the “Genius loci” is truly present in these two cities.