Category: Civil Architecture > Ensemble
District: Braga > Braga > Figueiredo > São Brás da Torre
Located in the parish of Figueiredo, municipality of Braga.
Monument of Public Interest since 2012.
The house dates back to the 18th century, but incorporates older elements. It is the oldest building in the parish. The name comes from the chapel dedicated to Saint Blaise and an old tower, which was destroyed by a fire in the 19th century.
, Facade: Displays the coat of arms of António Jácome.
, Chapel: Built in 1693, separate from the house and with a cross at the entrance. Inside, a proto-Baroque altarpiece and religious paintings of Saint Anthony, Our Lady of the Conception, Saint Francis, and the Virgin with Child. In the sacristy, there is a painting of Our Lady of Sorrows.
, Agricultural Outbuildings: Includes granaries and other structures related to rural life.
Green spaces surrounding the estate, providing a peaceful and natural environment, ideal for appreciating the landscape and architecture of the place.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_e_Quinta_de_São_Brás_da_Torre
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.50784848462883,-8.43924565629891
Coordinates DMS: 41°30'28.3"N 08°26'21.3"W