Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Lisboa > Cascais > Cascais > Cascais e Estoril

Location

Located in the town of Cascais, set in a beautiful seaside setting.

Historical Building

Built in 1890 by Jorge O'Neill in a revivalist style, it stands out for its imposing Tower of São Sebastião, of medieval inspiration.

Transformation into a Museum

The Count of Castro Guimarães acquired the palace and expanded it. After his death in 1927, he donated it to the town of Cascais for the creation of a museum and library.

Museum Collection

Includes paintings from the time of its construction, oriental porcelain, 17th-century tableware, and a bibliographic collection of over 25,000 books.

Gardens

The English-style gardens are a pleasant space for walking and relaxing.

Open to the Public

The museum and library have been open since 1931, allowing visitors to discover this cultural heritage.

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

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