House on Rua de São Miguel, No. 4 (tile panels)

Category: Civil Architecture > Building

District: Porto > Porto > Porto > Vitória

Location

It is located in the city of Porto, at the intersection of Rua de São Miguel and Rua de São Bento da Vitória, in the Vitória area, which is part of the historic center.

History

The building dates back to the 17th century and is known for its 18th-century tile panels.

Tile Panels

They depict scenes of the coronation of Our Lady and daily life. These tiles are the main highlight of the house and are of great historical and cultural value.

Origin of the Tiles

It is believed that the tile panels were removed from the Monastery of São Bento da Vitória, where they decorated the Chapter Room. They were moved to this house to protect them from possible damage during the Siege of Porto.

Interest for the Visitor

The building and its tiles are an important example of Porto's historical heritage and an interesting stop for those who appreciate art and history.

Place to Visit

It is located in one of the oldest and most charming areas of the city, making it easy to include in a walk through the historic part of Porto.

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

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