Quinta do Carvalhal

Category: Civil Architecture > Farm

District: Évora > Montemor-o-Novo > Santiago do Escoural > Quinta da Torre

History

- Founded in the 16th century by André de Villalobos e Vasconcelos, a knight of the Order of Avis and holder of the Carvalhal estate.

- The original construction began with the tower, a symbol of seigniorial power, which has three partially vaulted floors and elements of the Manueline-Mudéjar style of the Alentejo region, including chamfered merlons at the top.

- In 1569, Nicolau de Castro da Cunha, the new owner, hired the stonemason Diogo Velho to build the residence adjacent to the tower.

- Currently, the tower is in a state of ruin.

Visit to Quinta do Carvalhal

- Explore the history of the 16th century at Quinta do Carvalhal, with its emblematic tower and adjacent house.

- Admire the Manueline-Mudéjar architecture of the Alentejo region, highlighting the chamfered merlons at the top of the tower.

Location

- Located in the charming town of Santiago do Escoural, in the municipality of Montemor-o-Novo.