Category: Civil Architecture > House
District: Viseu > Mangualde > Santiago de Cassurrães e Póvoa de Cervães > Portelada
Situated in the picturesque locality of Portelada, within the union of parishes of Santiago de Cassurrães and Póvoa de Cervães, in the municipality of Mangualde, district of Viseu, Casa da Portelada is set in an environment of tranquil rurality. Its position in this countryside setting of Beira Alta gives it a serene atmosphere, characteristic of the region's rural environment.
The site integrates harmoniously into its surroundings, marked by the typical landscape of the Portuguese countryside, where nature and traditional buildings coexist. Its location evokes a quieter way of life and a connection to the land, typical of the old estates of the region.
This remarkable building complex is known by a multiplicity of names, Casa da Portelada, Casa de Cães de Cima, Quinta de Santa Quitéria or Casa de Santa Quitéria, which underscores its rich and complex history in the local context. Each of these designations may reflect different phases of its existence, different owners, or significant aspects that have been associated with the property over time.
The mention of "Quinta" suggests a past linked to agricultural activities and the status of a rural estate, while the names associated with "Portelada" and "Cães de Cima" refer to geographical or family specificities that linked the house to the community where it is located. "Santa Quitéria" may indicate a religious devotion or the naming by one of its former residents.
Casa da Portelada features a robust construction, typical of the rural landscape of the Beira region. Although specific details vary, this type of building is often characterized by the predominant use of granite, an abundant material in the district of Viseu, giving it remarkable solidity and durability.
Its structure reflects its function as a dwelling and, in the case of its designation as "Quinta," the inclusion of spaces to support agricultural activities. The architecture tends to be sober, but with elements that denote the importance and status of its former residents, representing a built heritage that reflects the construction traditions and the way of life of wealthy rural families of the past.
The presence of Casa da Portelada in the Mangualde landscape contributes to the cultural identity of the region, acting as a link to the past. The surrounding environment, typical of an estate, with its lands and, perhaps, landscaped or agricultural areas, offers a perspective on traditional life in the Portuguese countryside.
This place invites reflection on the evolution of rural heritage and its permanence over time, serving as a testament to the residential architecture and the way of life that have shaped this part of the national territory over the centuries.
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Coordinates DD: 40.59327036,-7.70312246
Coordinates DMS: 40°35'35.8"N 07°42'11.2"W
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