House of João Brandão

Category: Civil Architecture > House

District: Coimbra > Tábua > Midões

Location

- Located in the center of the village of Midões, in the Municipality of Tábua, Portugal.

- The Palace of Midões is located in Largo D. Paz, in front of the Main Church.

Notable Design

- Known as the "Palace of the Four Seasons" due to the four allegorical sculptures above the entrance, representing the seasons of the year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

History

- Built in the 19th century by Dr. César Ribeiro de Abranches Castelo-Branco, 2nd Viscount of Midões.

- Headquarters of the House of Midões, a noble family with significant historical and political ties.

- Also associated with João Brandão, known as the "terror of Beiras," who played an important role in local history.

Important Figures

- Roque Ribeiro de Abranches Castelo Branco, 1st Viscount of Midões.

- Dr. César Ribeiro de Abranches Castelo-Branco, Second Viscount of Midões.

- João Vítor da Silva Brandão, a relevant historical figure associated with the region.

National Heritage

- The Palace of Midões is a national historical landmark and a notable example of 19th-century architecture in Portugal.

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palácio_de_Midões

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