Category: Military Architecture > Castle
District: Braga > Braga > Palmeira
, Location of Castelo da D. Chica in Palmeira, Braga, Portugal.
, Palatial building with eclectic characteristics and romantic style.
, Designed by Swiss architect Ernesto Korrodi.
, Construction started in 1915 by Francisca Peixoto de Sousa, a Brazilian woman.
, Works interrupted in 1919 due to Francisca's separation from her husband.
, Frequent changes of owners and works dragged on for decades.
, Completion of works in 1991, adapting the castle to a restaurant and bar.
, Legal disputes over the ownership of the castle led to abandonment and degradation.
, In 2023, the castle is being transformed into a hotel with 10 lodging units.
, The hotel will offer single rooms, double rooms, and two suites.
, Food and beverage service with two spaces for different gastronomic styles: bistro and restaurant.
, The hotel will provide a complete experience with meals and accommodations.
, The castle has four floors and a variety of materials and architectural languages.
, Combination of Neo-Gothic, Neo-Moorish, and rustic styles.
, Wooden and iron windows, bridges connecting the different volumes of the building.
, Colored tiles and a surrounding landscape with exotic vegetation and national varieties.
, Acquired by the Parish Council of Palmeira in 1990 and later leased to the company IPALTUR.
, IPALTUR mortgaged the castle to Caixa Geral de Depósitos.
, In 1998, Caixa Geral de Depósitos acquired the property in a public auction.
, Subsequent changes of owners until its sale in 2019.
, Announcement that the new owners plan to transform the castle into a boutique hotel.
, Project approval and start of works in 2023 by the company Magalhães
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castelo_da_Dona_Chica
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.58885,-8.428148
Coordinates DMS: 41°35'19.9"N 08°25'41.3"W
