Patrimônio Arquitetônico e Cultural do Município de Guimarães – MA: uma análise do acervo histórico

Abstract

The approach on architectural and cultural heritage in territory of Maranhao’s state is often limited to cities of greater reference, especially São Luís and Alcantara. However, this significant historical heritage is also protected in unheard-of places and, therefore, far from the perception of a large part of the population. As a result, we sought to study the reality of the main subject in Guimaraes’ municipality, one of the oldest in the state. It presents the study through the understanding of its formation process, dynamics of the urban space, mapping and characterization of the architectural collection, demonstrating the relationship of its assets with local context. It also reveals the importance of public heritage awareness as a fundamental instrument for the perpetuation of historical legacy. The study was carried out through bibliographic research in a descriptive qualitative character. Old photographic records, iconographic documents and theoretical references served as basis for the construction of the study, as well as the production of authorial maps, supporting the analyzes. Lastly, the collected data and materials produced can serve as a reference for future discussions and proposals regarding valorization of the historical cultural and architectural heritage of the Guimaraes city.