Outeiro House (Estarreja) and Chapel or House of Saint Joseph of Outeiro of Paredes

Category: Civil Architecture > Ensemble

District: Aveiro > Estarreja > Avanca > Lombão

Location

Avanca, Municipality of Estarreja

History

, Old 18th-century manor house, with a chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph.

, It belonged to the local nobility and still preserves elements of great historical and architectural value.

Architecture

, The house has an "L" shape floor plan and two floors, with a central staircase.

, The chapel stands out for the simplicity and beauty of its interior, with a gilded altarpiece and some ancient tombs.

Access

, It is located at Rua Dr. Egas Moniz, nº 83, easily accessible in the center of Avanca.

State of Conservation

, The house is well preserved, but the chapel needs urgent restoration.

Points of Interest

, The front courtyard and the imposing entrance of the house, which highlight the building in the center of the village.

, The gilded altarpiece and the calm interior of the chapel, which provides an atmosphere of tranquility.

Sources: https://pt.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ficheiro:Casa_do_Outeiro_-_Avanca_-_Portugal_(27677635540).jpg

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