House of Lamas

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Porto > Marco de Canaveses > Sande > Cristóvão

Location

Casa de Lamas is located in Sande, one of the parishes of the municipality of Marco de Canaveses. It is situated in the area known as Cristóvão, a zone that reflects the transition between a more urban environment and the region's natural landscapes. The municipality of Marco de Canaveses is characterized by a diverse territory, where river valleys, such as those of the Douro and Tâmega, intersect with higher elevations and predominantly rural areas.

Origin and Character

The name "Casa de Lamas" suggests a residence with a significant past, traditionally associated with a family bearing the surname Lamas. This type of naming is common in Portugal for properties that, over centuries, were the heart of an agricultural estate or a manorial property. Its existence, even without delving into its specific histories, evokes the memory of other eras and the evolution of settlement in the Marco de Canaveses region.

Architectural Elements

Although no details about its construction are provided, the designation "Casa de Lamas" suggests a building with architectural characteristics typical of Portuguese rural houses or 'solares' (manor houses), depending on its scale and period of construction. This type of building contributes to the richness of the local built heritage, generally reflecting the construction styles and materials used over time in the region, which often include granite stone, common in Northern Portugal.

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