Orchard House

Category: Civil Architecture > Manor House

District: Braga > Póvoa de Lanhoso > Taíde > Porto de Ave

Location

Casa do Pomar is located in the locality of Taíde, a quiet and predominantly rural area within the municipality of Póvoa de Lanhoso. It is specifically situated in the area known as Porto de Ave, characterized by its natural surroundings. The position of Casa do Pomar in Taíde offers an authentic perspective of the Minho environment, with its lush green and serene landscape, inviting observation of the calm local life.

Historical Legacy

This place carries a remarkable history, being recognized as one of the old significant houses in the municipality of Póvoa de Lanhoso. Casa do Pomar is intrinsically linked to the Paiva Brandão family, a lineage with roots dating back to the mid-16th century in Braga. It was during the period between the 17th and 18th centuries that Casa do Pomar consolidated itself as the administrative seat of an important vínculo (entailed estate) in the parish of São Miguel de Taíde, attesting to its historical relevance and its position as a center for the management of assets and properties over several generations of the family.

Rural and Heritage Essence

The very name, Casa do Pomar (Orchard House), evokes its strong connection to nature and the surrounding agricultural landscape, suggesting the presence of old orchards or its integration into a traditional rural context. As one of the historic houses in the region, its existence symbolizes the permanence of Minho traditions and family heritage. It represents a testament to the past, offering a window into the lives of the old noble or wealthy families of the municipality and to the architecture that characterized the Portuguese rural landscape in past eras.

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