Quinta do Viso or Casa da Quinta do Rio

Category: Civil Architecture > Farm

District: Porto > Porto > Porto > Viso de Baixo

Location

Located in the parish of Ramalde, in the municipality of Porto, in the district of Porto, Portugal.

Structure

Composed of a large manor house, a chapel, a threshing floor, and agricultural facilities for production and drying. It represents the style of 17th-century farmhouses in the region.

House

The construction stands out for its wide granite balconies, providing a beautiful view and a pleasant environment.

Chapel

Dating from 1764, the chapel is one of the main symbols of the farm. It is dedicated to Saint Anthony and has only one nave.

Portal

The chapel's portal is made of granite and features pilasters that end in volutes. There are also two flower-shaped oculi with acanthus leaf decoration.

Inscription

In the chapel, you can see the inscription that mentions Captain Manoel da Silva Guimarães as the person responsible for its construction in 1764.

History

The farm belonged to the Silva Guimarães family and later passed to the Pinto de Azevedo Meireles family, who were responsible for maintaining the heritage.

Attractions

It is an interesting place for those who appreciate Portuguese history and rural architecture, ideal for peaceful walks.

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

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