Category: Civil Architecture > House
District: Braga > Vizela > Santa Eulália
Casa de Sá is located in the village of Santa Eulália, in the municipality of Vizela, surrounded by a rural landscape marked by agricultural fields and small woodlands. It is situated next to EN 105, which facilitates access, but maintains a sense of tranquil isolation, away from the urban center.
The surrounding terrain is slightly undulating, offering visitors viewpoints over the verdant surroundings. The presence of low walls and cobblestone accessways enhances the traditional ambiance of the region, inviting a brief pause before entering the interior space of the manor house.
The exact founding date of Casa de Sá remains uncertain, but it possibly dates back to the late 16th or early 17th century. The central body of the building corresponds to its original core, later expanded in the 18th century, when it acquired the configuration that is appreciated today.
Throughout the 19th century, the gardens surrounding the house were created, with organized green spaces particularly notable near the armorial gate. In 1802, a royal charter was obtained to install a paper mill nearby, an activity that ceased with the destruction caused by Napoleonic troops during the French invasions.
With a rectangular plan and horizontal massing, the house develops over three levels, the last being a mansard that houses a small belvedere facing east. The central pediment and the projecting side wings frame the main entrance, highlighted by a granite armorial gate.
In front stands the trapezoidal forecourt, bounded by the facade of the chapel of Santa Ana and by walls decorated with battlements and pinnacles. The two support buildings for the estate, attached to the walls, complete the ensemble, while the garden at the back invites strolls among mature trees and small flowerbeds, providing a calm and contemplative environment.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.36166765969192,-8.298254138547312
Coordinates DMS: 41°21'42.0"N 08°17'53.7"W