Bernardino Lopes de Oliveira Mansion

Category: Civil Architecture > Palace

District: Leiria > Alcobaça > Alcobaça > Bairro Hipólito

Location

The Bernardino Lopes de Oliveira Mansion is situated in Hipólito Neighborhood, a residential area in the town of Alcobaça. Its position allows for an observation of the city's urban evolution, offering a perspective on life and architecture outside the more bustling historic core. It is a place that invites a tranquil stroll, where one can appreciate the residential surroundings and the local atmosphere.

Nineteenth-Century Architecture

This mansion is an example of 19th-century architecture, a nineteenth-century house that reflects the styles and trends of the era in Portugal. Its construction and details reveal characteristics typical of that period, such as the robustness of the structure and, at times, the ornamentation present on the facades or windows. The building stands out for its presence, bearing witness to a chapter in Alcobaça's constructive history.

Memory and Heritage

The Bernardino Lopes de Oliveira Mansion owes its name to its original owner, Bernardino Lopes de Oliveira, a figure who, by owning a building of this magnitude, must certainly have played a role in 19th-century Alcobaça society. Its existence is a contribution to local memory, representing a link to the city's social and architectural past. The presence of this mansion enriches Alcobaça's heritage ensemble, inviting reflection on its history and the personalities who shaped it.

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