Solar of D. Violante do Canto (headquarters of Lusitânia)

Category: Civil Architecture > Dwelling

District: Açores > Angra do Heroísmo > Angra do Heroísmo

Location and Recognition

- Located on Terceira Island, Angra do Heroísmo.

- Classified as a Property of Public Interest and a Regional Monument.

Rich History

- Residence of D. Violante do Canto, a prominent figure in Portuguese history.

- Played a crucial role in the succession crisis of 1580, supporting António I of Portugal against Philip II of Spain.

Headquarters of Sport Clube Lusitânia

- Currently houses the Sport Clube Lusitânia.

- It is also Delegation No. 14 of Sporting Clube de Portugal.

- Colors of Sporting Clube de Portugal adopted.

International Delegation

- It also has a delegation in Toronto, Canada, with the same name.

Tourist Visit

- Explore the Portuguese history and remarkable architecture of this manor house.

- Appreciate the sporting connections with Sport Clube Lusitânia and Sporting Clube de Portugal.

- Discover the legacy of D. Violante do Canto in the struggle for the independence of Portugal.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_de_D._Violante_do_Canto

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt