Category: Civil Architecture > House
District: Santarém > Alpiarça > Alpiarça > Patudos
It is located in Alpiarça, in the district of Santarém, Portugal.
It opened as a museum on May 15, 1960, and attracts thousands of visitors annually.
It was designed by the architect Raul Lino between 1905 and 1909, commissioned by José Relvas, a prominent figure in Portuguese history, known for his role in the proclamation of the Republic in 1910.
José Relvas left the house and the associated estate to the municipality of Alpiarça, stipulating in his 1929 will that it be maintained as a museum.
Since 1996, it has been classified as a Property of Public Interest.
The House-Museum houses an impressive collection of works of art and decorative pieces that include:
, Paintings and sculptures by recognized masters.
, Porcelain, tiles, furniture, and textiles.
, Works from Portugal and other European countries such as France, Italy, and the Netherlands, in addition to objects from the cultures of India, Persia, China, and Japan.
Visitors can explore various thematic rooms, such as:
, Renaissance Hall, São Francisco Room, and Sacred Art Room.
, Bedrooms, including those of José Relvas and D. Eugénia.
, Library, grand staircase, and original kitchen.
In 1988, several valuable pieces were stolen. Years later, some, including a work by Rembrandt, were recovered.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_dos_Patudos
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.25020721328539,-8.589983179882797
Coordinates DMS: 39°15'0.7"N 08°35'23.9"W
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