Quinta do Pátio de Água House or Quinta de Santo António and Santo António Hermitage

Category: Civil Architecture > Ensemble

District: Setúbal > Montijo > Montijo > Bairro dos Pescadores

Location

Located on Avenida dos Pescadores, in Montijo, it is a historical and cultural space of great interest.

Quinta House

, Originally from the 16th century, it was remodeled in the 20th century in traditional Portuguese style.

Highlights

Roofs with eaves, mansards, and decorative tiles.

Chapel of Saint Anthony

, Built in 1564, it underwent several reconstructions, notably the recovery after the 1755 earthquake.

, Interior decorated with blue and white tiles depicting the life of Saint Anthony and artistic stained glass windows with images of saints.

Rehabilitation

, Recent works in 2017 included the restoration of stained glass and tiles, in addition to the creation of an artistic pavement by local artist Fernanda Fragateiro.

Visits and Events

, Space open to the public, with the chapel functioning as a stage for cultural and religious events.

Protected Heritage

, Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 2002, it is a symbol of the history and culture of Montijo.

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