Casa do Adro

São João da Pesqueira
Description

Casa do Adro is a small palace that belongs to the Almeida family. It was built in 1605 by Baltazar de Almeida Camelo. Worth noting in this magnificent monument the typical Baroque architecture, where the façade is the principal element. On the first floor of the palace, we find the coat of arms of the founder, which depicts a meeting of Castros. The palace has 50 doors, 18 windows bordered in natural stone, and 25 rooms.

Although this is a private monument, visitors can still see its beautiful façade, a true tourism and cultural example.





Location: São João da Pesqueira
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