Chain Building or Building of the old Town Hall

Category: Civil Architecture > Building

District: Aveiro > Castelo de Paiva > Castelo de Paiva > Gração

History and Origins

, Built in the 18th century by the House of Braganza.

, Initially served as Town Hall, Court and Municipal Administration.

Diverse Functions

, Over the years, it has performed various functions, including being a County Jail.

Architecture

, The building is a two-story rectangular house.

, It features the coat of arms of the old municipality above the door.

Strategic Location

, Located in the locality of Sobrado, in Castelo de Paiva.

, Close to other places of historical interest in the region.

Interest for Tourists

, A fascinating place to explore, especially for lovers of history and architecture.

, It witnesses the changes in local administration over time.

, It reflects the architecture of the 18th century and the influence of the House of Braganza in the region.

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