Category: Civil Architecture > House
District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > São Cristóvão e São Lourenço
- João das Regras was a prominent Portuguese advisor and jurist, essential during the 1383-1385 Crisis.
- He successfully defended the legitimacy of the Master of Avis to the throne of Portugal, contributing to the rise of D. João I.
- A five-story building, with the top floor narrower and a wrought iron balcony.
- On the ground floor, one can observe a Gothic arch, one of the few remaining parts of the original construction.
- The house is associated with João das Regras, although there is no concrete evidence that he resided here.
- It suffered damage in the 1755 earthquake and has undergone changes over the years.
- It is located in Poço do Borratém, in Lisbon, in the parish of Santa Maria Maior.
- Currently, the building is used for housing and commerce.
- Casa de João das Regras is considered a Property of Public Interest since 1983, being protected by law.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/João_das_Regras
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.71391791909011,-9.136392440913838
Coordinates DMS: 38°42'50.1"N 09°08'11.0"W