Category: Civil Architecture > Building
District: Santarém > Chamusca > Chamusca > Chamusca e Pinheiro Grande
The Chamusca Agricultural Club is located in the heart of Chamusca, a central point of the town. Its main facade opens onto Largo da Misericórdia, while the side facades extend along Direita de São Pedro and Câmara Pestana streets. Its location right within the town's urban fabric makes it an easily identifiable building and accessible to those exploring Chamusca on foot.
Founded on March 5, 1911, the Chamusca Agricultural Club is one of the town's oldest and most prominent associations. It originated from the union of two important local societies, the Chamusca Agricultural Guild and the Chamusca Union Club, through the initiative of Dr. José Maria Correia Gonçalves. Throughout its existence, it played a significant role in defending the agricultural interests of the municipality and promoting knowledge about agriculture among its members. In parallel, the club always had a strong recreational vocation, hosting countless social gatherings and balls that marked community life.
The building housing the Agricultural Club, constructed in 1912, is a true ex-libris of Chamusca and a remarkable example of Art Nouveau architecture in Portugal. Classified as a Property of Municipal Interest since 1996, its captivating aesthetics are evident in multiple details. A frieze of tiles with arabesque patterns and stylized flowers encircles the building at the eaves level, and the wrought ironwork on the windows and doors culminates in an elegant iron and glass canopy over the main entrance. However, the most impressive element is the magnificent stained-glass window that embellishes the facade. This work of art allegorically represents agricultural activity, with the figure of a harvester surrounded by vine tendrils, symbolizing the club's deep connection to the land and its roots.
Although it is not possible to access the interior of the building, its exterior observation provides an enriching experience for visitors. Visitors are invited to walk around its surroundings and linger in the appreciation of each architectural detail. From the ornamented tiles to the wrought iron and the impressive stained-glass window, each element contributes to the uniqueness and beauty of this landmark in Chamusca, allowing for an immersion in local history and art.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.356138483333, -8.4830999666667
Coordinates DMS: 39°21'22.1"N 08°28'59.2"W
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