Big House

Category: Civil Architecture > House

District: Guarda > Fornos de Algodres > Juncais

16th Century Granite Manor House

- Features the coat of arms of the Barata Veloso Family.

- Includes a chapel and two interior courtyards.

- Garden with an excellent water fountain.

- Classified as a property of public interest.

History and Heritage

- Residence of D. Maria do Patrocínio Barata Veloso and Jerónimo Frederico de Moraes Cerveira, great-grandparents of the current owner.

- Founding house of the village of Juncais.

- Located in the community center of the village, next to a fountain used by the herds.

- Tradition of resolving community disputes, with the privilege of protecting those who sought shelter in the house.

Sources: https://casagrandedejuncais.com/