Games, Madeira

Traditional houses of Madeira

Did you know that… in the town of Santana you can see several almost identical small triangular colourful wooden houses?

They are traditional old Madeira houses. They have sloping straw-covered roofs. This allows water to flow down freely over them. The space at the top, just below the roof, was used to store food, while life went on below. Today, the buildings attract thousands of tourists with their charm.

Take a look at two of them. Can you spot the differences between them?

Fotografia przedstawia dwa tradycyjne domy na Maderze. Domy mają spadziste dach pokryte słomą, białe ściany z czerwono-niebieskimi elementami. Wokół ogród i palmy.

Materials

Task Description

Pictures downloaded? Let’s get to it then!

There are 5 small differences between the two pictures. Focus, your eagle eye can spot them for sure.

Mark the differences with a circle.

You can colour the pictures in the end, following the photo that shows the traditional colours of the houses or choosing the colours as you like.

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