Category: Civil Architecture > Building
District: Aveiro > Aveiro > Aveiro > Glória e Vera Cruz
Casa do Major Pessoa, also known as the Art Nouveau Museum, is located at Rua Dr. Barbosa Magalhães, nº 9-11, in Aveiro, near Jardim do Rossio, in a central area of the city.
Built in 1907 by Mário Belmonte Pessoa, the building was designed by architects Francisco Augusto da Silva Rocha and Ernesto Korrodi. It was classified as a Property of Public Interest in 1997. In 2004, the building was very deteriorated, but in 2008 it was recovered and transformed into the Art Nouveau Museum.
This building is an excellent example of civil architecture in the Art Nouveau style, an artistic and architectural movement characterized by organic shapes, curved lines, and detailed decoration.
The building preserves the history and aesthetics of the early 20th century, representing one of the icons of the city of Aveiro. The Art Nouveau Museum is a point of interest for those who appreciate the art and architecture of this period.
The space is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of the Art Nouveau style, with the possibility of learning more about the history of the city and the building itself.
Since 1997, Casa do Major Pessoa has been recognized as a Property of Public Interest, which highlights its historical and cultural value.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_do_Major_Pessoa
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.6417704,-8.6556374
Coordinates DMS: 40°38'30.4"N 08°39'20.3"W
