Quinta do Chantre, (Tília Avenue, house, chapel, courtyard fountains, garden window and gate).

Category: Civil Architecture > Farm

District: Porto > Matosinhos > Matosinhos > Quinta do Chantre

Location

Located in the parish of Custóias, Leça do Balio and Guifões, in the municipality of Matosinhos, in the district of Porto.

Classification

Recognized as a Property of Public Interest since 1978.

History

The house was built between 1732 and 1736 by Dominguos Barbosa, canon of the Porto Cathedral, with the project by the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni. It was conceived as a place of rest.

Structure

The house has a rectangular plan and a chapel in the northwest corner. The facade is balanced, highlighting a central turret with the arms of the Barbosa and Albuquerque families.

Staircase

It has an elegant exterior staircase that leads to the main floor, where there are several windows and balconies made of granite stone.

Entrance

The iron gate at the main entrance allows a magnificent view of the facade and the avenue that gives access to the gardens, complementing the Baroque style of the landscape.

Lime Tree Avenue

A beautiful avenue that embellishes the entrance and invites relaxing walks through the gardens.

Chapel

A space for devotion and tranquility, integrated into the property.

Terrace Fountains

Decorative elements that contribute to the charm of the estate.

Garden Window

A perfect observation point to appreciate the beauty of the gardens.

Portal

The main entrance that provides a majestic access to the estate, reflecting the historical richness of the place.

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

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