Historical heritage · Ivoti, RS
Núcleo de Casas Enxaimel
A set of historic houses in the Feitoria Nova neighborhood, with exposed wooden structures and spaces dedicated to the memory of German immigration. The walk follows the facades and the surroundings of the Arroio Feitoria.
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About Núcleo de Casas Enxaimel
The Núcleo de Casas Enxaimel brings together original buildings connected to German immigration in Ivoti. It is located in the Feitoria Nova neighborhood, on Rua da Cascata, in a valley beside the Arroio Feitoria. The enxaimel technique is visible in the wooden structures on the facades: the pieces are joined by interlocking joints and wooden pegs, while the spaces between them are filled by the walls. Walking through the ensemble allows you to observe this building method, the windows, the roofs and the relationship of the houses with the street. The núcleo houses the Museu Cláudio Oscar Becker and municipal tourism and cultural spaces. The visit to the external ensemble can be done on foot, allowing time to look at the facades and take photographs. To enter the cultural facilities, check their opening hours before you go. The buildings are part of a single historic ensemble; plan your route without treating each house as a separate destination.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Allow one to two hours to walk through the núcleo and observe the buildings.
Best time
Morning or late-afternoon light helps to view the facades. On rainy days, prepare for a walking tour and confirm access to the interiors.
How to get there
The complex is located on Rua da Cascata, in the Feitoria Nova neighborhood of Ivoti. Use the Núcleo de Casas Enxaimel as your arrival reference and explore the historic area on foot.
Tip
Notice the wooden joinery and the different wall infills of the houses. Check the museum's opening hours if you intend to go inside.
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Frequently asked questions about Núcleo de Casas Enxaimel
What to look for during the walk?
The exposed wooden structures, the joinery, the windows and the facades of the historic houses.
Is it a walking tour?
Yes. The route through the external ensemble is done on foot, walking between the buildings on Rua da Cascata.
Can I visit the museum on the same outing?
The Museu Cláudio Oscar Becker is part of the núcleo. Check its opening hours before you go to arrange entry.