House of Saint Anthony

Category: Civil Architecture > House

District: Aveiro > Albergaria-a-Velha > Assilhó

Location and Access

- Casa de Santo António is located in Albergaria-a-Velha, in the municipality of Albergaria-a-Velha, district of Aveiro.

- It is located in the parish of Albergaria-a-Velha and Valmaior.

Classification

- It was classified as a Property of Public Interest in 2014, highlighting its historical and cultural value.

History

- Built in the late 1730s by João Ferreira da Cruz, a Captain and owner of the farm that gave rise to the complex.

- For many years, it was a large rural property, but in 1967, it was bought by a businessman who adapted the house into a clothing factory, keeping only the facade and the chapel.

- In 2013, the property was transformed into a Nursing Home, after new works and the construction of annex buildings.

Architecture

- Casa de Santo António is an example of provincial civil architecture, highlighting the Baroque style of its facade.

- The facade is divided into three parts by Tuscan pilasters, and includes the residential sector, the main gate and the chapel.

- The main gate has a straight format, with pinnacles and a shield in the center, flanked by two volutes.

- The chapel, with a single nave and chancel, was built in 1750, being a later element to the construction of the house.

Points of Interest

- The architectural complex is an excellent example of how history and architecture intertwine in Albergaria-a-Velha.

- The chapel, still visible in the current structure, is a good point of interest for visitors interested in local religious history.

- The house, with its Baroque features, offers a view of 18th-century Portuguese rural architecture.

Actuality

- Currently, the space serves as a Nursing Home, and it is necessary to check accessibility for visits.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_e_Capela_de_Santo_António

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