Former Mansion of João Carlos Infante Passanha, annexed to nº 10

Category: Civil Architecture > Small Palace

District: Beja > Ferreira do Alentejo > Ferreira do Alentejo > Bairro do Império

Location

The Palacete is located in the center of the village of Ferreira do Alentejo, in the District of Beja.

Alternative Designation

Also known as Solar dos Frades.

Architecture

The building presents a style characteristic of Romanticism, especially in the decoration.

History

It was built by João Carlos Infante Passanha, a member of a wealthy family in the municipality, between the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Urban Renovation

The construction of the Palacete was part of a period of urban renovation in Ferreira do Alentejo, driven by the growth of wine production in the region.

Village Transformation

The Palacete and other buildings built by the Passanha family contributed to the transformation of the image of Ferreira do Alentejo, giving it a more urban appearance, especially in the center of the village.

Later Functions

The building was used as a prison and school, acquiring the popular designation of Solar dos Frades.

Restoration and Tourism

At the end of the 20th or beginning of the 21st century, the Palacete was acquired by a family of Dutch origin, who carried out restoration work and converted it into a tourist accommodation unit.

Solar dos Frades Tourist Unit

The Palacete is part of the tourist unit, together with the Moradia D. Diogo Maldonado Passanha.

Accessibility

Access to Solar dos Frades is via Rua Miguel Bombarda, in Ferreira do Alentejo.

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

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