Távora Manor

Category: Civil Architecture > Manor House

District: Guarda > Pinhel > Souro Pires

Location

, Located in Souro Pires, municipality of Pinhel, Portugal.

, Built in the late 15th or early 16th century.

History

, Linked to the Távora family since its beginnings.

, Foundation attributed to Soeiro Peres de Távora.

Architecture

, Notable example of manor houses in the region.

, Combines elements of popular, medieval military, and Renaissance architecture.

Description

, Rectangular plan with symmetrical facades.

, Includes an independent square chapel.

, Main facade with two lateral towers.

, Decorative details such as windows and portals in stone.

Current State

, Considerable internal deterioration.

, Structure divided into three floors, with many compartments originally.

, Floors and roofs in ruins.

Cultural Significance

, Recognized as heritage of public interest.

, Represents the power and prestige of the noble Távora lineage in the region.

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

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