What is an upside-down house doing in Furnas, São Miguel Island?
It is in Furnas, on São Miguel Island, that one of the strangest houses in Portugal is located. No one remains indifferent, as it is “upside down,” completely contrary to the logic of other houses: the roof is on the ground and the floor is in the “air.”
But… What is an upside-down house doing in Furnas, São Miguel Island? This is one of the questions we frequently receive. Here’s the answer:
Fotografia de ByAçores
This house is, in fact, an electricity transformation station operated by EDA (Electricidade dos Açores). To break away from the conventional style, the engineers and architects wanted to build something that would catch the eye, and they succeeded!
This house has become a tourist attraction in Furnas, and many people seek it out during their visit to this location, often taking photos while pretending to hold up the house, for example.
Fotografia de ByAçores
Where is it? Location on the Map
When visiting Furnas on São Miguel Island, be sure to stop by this electricity transformation station and appreciate up close this authentic piece of art, considered by many to be one of the strangest houses in Portugal.
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