Category: Civil Architecture > House
District: Beja > Ferreira do Alentejo > Ferreira do Alentejo > Bairro do Império
Located in the center of the village of Ferreira do Alentejo, in the District of Beja, Portugal.
The house's facade preserves its original features, with symmetrical vertical openings and first-floor windows with balconies and wrought iron railings.
The first-floor windows have decorated frames and triangular pediments at the top. Some rooms feature mural paintings executed by João Eloy Amaral.
Built in the 18th century by Diogo Maldonado Pessanha, a member of an influential local family. The interior underwent several modifications, mainly by Luís Passanha, while maintaining the original facade.
The Moradia D. Diogo Maldonado Passanha is currently a tourist establishment, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its historical architecture and preserved decorative details.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moradia_D._Diogo_Maldonado_Passanha
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.0587072,-8.118122
Coordinates DMS: 38°03'31.3"N 08°07'5.2"W
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