Saint Patrick's Tower (including all the garden and woodland area), current Verdades Faria House-Museum.

Category: Civil Architecture > Tower

District: Lisboa > Cascais > Estoril > Monte Estoril

Construction

Built in 1918, designed by Raul Lino at the request of Jorge O`Neill.

Architecture

Late romantic style with a neo-medieval inspired tower, balconies, porches, and Arabic elements such as horseshoe arches and courtyards.

Garden and Woods

Surrounded by beautiful gardens and a forest area, ideal for peaceful walks.

Interior

Decoration with 18th-century tiles and painted stucco. Salons with ornate ceilings and a chapel with decorative vaulting.

Museum of Portuguese Music

Since 1987, it houses collections of Portuguese musical instruments and the collections of Michel Giacometti and Fernando Lopes-Graça.

Classification

Declared a Monument of Public Interest in 2012.

Visit

A cultural landmark in Estoril, great for appreciating historical architecture, music, and gardens.

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

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