Quinta da Bouça dos Capuchinhos (house, chapel, gardens and portals)

Category: Civil Architecture > Ensemble

District: Porto > Gondomar > Quintã

Historic House

18th-century "L"-shaped structure, with Baroque details, decorated ceilings, and an old fireplace in the dining room.

Chapel

Dedicated to Our Lady Mother of Men, with access via a gate bearing a coat of arms and austere decorative elements.

Gardens and Fountain

Features 18th-century style gardens and a Baroque fountain, providing an enchanting atmosphere.

Staircase

Large staircase leading to the house's entrance, one of the most impressive architectural elements.

Seminary

Since 1958, it has housed the Seminary of the Capuchin Friars Minor, which contributes to the site's ongoing life.

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