House of Saint Anthony of Vessadas

Category: Civil Architecture > House

District: Braga > Barcelos > Barcelinhos > Vessadas

Location

- It is located in Barcelinhos, in the municipality of Barcelos, on the left bank of the Cávado river.

History

- The first references to the house date back to the 15th century.

- In the 16th century, it belonged to João Paes "The Elder", a companion in arms of King Afonso V.

- In 1726, the estate was acquired by Pedro do Valle Vessadas, who ordered the construction of the current house.

- In the 19th century, it was expanded by Maria Augusta Teixeira do Vale Vessadas and by the 1st Viscount of Santo António de Vessadas.

Architecture

- L-shaped house, with parts dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.

- Neoclassical and revivalist style, combining different construction periods.

- Entrance marked by a wrought iron gate, flanked by crenellated walls.

- Chapel in the center of the complex, with a neoclassical altarpiece in gilded woodcarving.

Gardens and Green Spaces

- Formal garden to the south, structured in geometric boxwood parterres.

- Presence of camellias, orange trees, magnolias and wisteria.

- Fountain with a backrest and three sculpted spouts.

- Grove and agricultural land to the north, including an orchard and vineyard.

Highlights

- Large terrace overlooking the property.

- Fountain with the coat of arms of the Valle Vessadas family.

- Preserved agricultural outbuildings, including a traditional drying shed.

Curiosities

- The house still belongs to the founding family, remaining a symbol of local nobility.

- Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1977.

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

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