House and Chapel of Saint Anthony

Category: Civil Architecture > Manor House

District: Viseu > Lamego > Britiande

Strategic Location

- Casa de Santo António is located in Britiande, a charming village just 5 km from Lamego, in the Viseu district.

- It is located at the meeting point of the famous Douro and Távora-Varosa Wine Regions.

Exploring the Alto Douro Wine Region

- Strategic location for exploring the stunning scenery of the Alto Douro Wine Region, the first demarcated Wine Region in the world, created by the Marquis of Pombal in 1756.

- This region was classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001.

Exuberant Natural Environment

- The surroundings of Casa de Santo António are characterized by extensive orchards of fruit trees, including almond, cherry, apple, walnut and pear trees, in addition to chestnut trees.

- The property's large gardens also display a variety of flora, such as artichokes, lavender, oaks, cedars, ash trees, wisteria, jasmine, liquidambar and linden trees.

History and Architecture

- The House, with its majestic 16th-century facade, was once a retreat for Franciscan monks from the Convent of Santo António de Ferreirim.

- It was part of the eight historic morgadios of Britiande.

- Inside the House, you will find a chapel dating from 1680, adorned with coats of arms of the Miranda, Homem and Morgados de Britiande families.

- The Renaissance altarpiece and the 17th-century tile-covered walls give the place a unique charm.

- Be sure to admire the ceiling with polychrome wooden coffers.

Renovation for Rural Tourism

- In 1991, Casa de Santo António was adapted to receive tourists, preserving its history and beauty.

- The restoration projects of the house and gardens were entrusted to Architect Alfredo Resende and Landscape Architect Teresa Marques.

Sources: https://casasantoantoniobritiande.com/pt/alojamento/a-casa

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