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Palace of Clichés

Category: Civil Architecture > Palace

District: Santarém > Cartaxo > Vila Chã de Ourique > Chavões

Location

The Palácio dos Chavões is located in Quinta dos Chavões, in the parish of Vila Chã de Ourique, municipality of Cartaxo.

Historical Significance

Considered one of the most remarkable manor houses in Ribatejo, it was originally built in the 14th century, around 1345.

Classification

In 1982, it was classified as a Property of Public Interest, recognizing its cultural and historical relevance.

First Records

In 1382, it was already known as "Casa dos Chavões" and belonged to Lourenço Gonçalves, who bequeathed it to the Church of Santo Estevão de Santarém. Later, it passed into private hands in the 15th century.

Transformation in the 17th Century

Rui Teles de Menezes, the owner at the time, remodeled the old medieval structure, converting it into a Mannerist manor house with a "U" configuration and a central courtyard. The main facade has similarities to that of Quinta das Torres, in Azeitão.

Historical Role

It was the setting for important meetings, including meetings related to the Restoration of Portugal's Independence in 1640. D. Pedro II was present at the site.

Changes in the 19th Century

Between 1846 and 1848, under the order of the Marquis of Nisa, works were carried out on the lateral bodies and the rear facade, adopting elements of the neo-Gothic style.

Chapel of Santo Amaro

The complex included a chapel dedicated to Santo Amaro, which was destroyed by a fire in 1909.

Current State

After centuries of alterations and abandonment, it was acquired in 1980, at a time when it was degraded and served as a sheep pen.

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

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

Coordinates DD: 39.15383518752496,-8.758472207685477
Coordinates DMS: 39°09'13.8"N 08°45'30.5"W

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