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The Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo Interpretation Centre (CIFCSC) was created in order for visitors to learn about the geological, biological and human history of Fajãs de São Jorge, in particular, the fajãs da Caldeira de Santo Cristo and Cubres.
The building results from the reconstruction of an old house and its support house, which retains the original and traditional frontage.
It was a highlight in several websites and architecture magazines and was the cover of the C3 Korean magazine. Integrated the “Mostra Ibérica de Património Arquitéctonico – La MIPA” project, within the Lisbon Architecture Triennale 2013 "Close, Closer".
At the reception, you can enjoy a rest area and see the space which recreates an old oven, decorated with reproductions of the support tools.
In the exhibition room, visitors can find technical information in a multimedia kiosk and take a trip through time from the formation of fajãs up to today. You can also see several documentaries on the Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo and others of ethnographic feature
