Edifício da Cadeia de Castelo de Paiva
A house with a rectangular plan and two floors, construction attributed to the House of Bragança. The "Paços do Concelho", the Courthouse and the Municipal Administration were located here until the beginning of the 20th century. Later it had other functions, namely Jailhouse of the parish on the first floor that still has windows with iron bars. On the south façade, one can view two lateral flights of stairs that unite before the second floor with an entrance topped by the House of Bragança's coat of arms.
Contacts
Largo do Conde de Castelo de Paiva
4550-102,Castelo de Paiva
- tel:255689500255689500
- email: [email protected]
- Difficult external parking
- Typical houses & Relevant buildings
- Visitable (no guide)
- True
Characteristics
- monday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:30
- tuesday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:30
- wednesday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:30
- thursday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:30
- friday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:30
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Monuments near Edifício da Cadeia de Castelo de Paiva
Chafariz de Castelo de Paiva
A fountain with two faucets and some ornaments. Located by the Tourit Office of Castelo de Paiva.
Fonte do Povo
A drinkable water faucet that comes off a granite wall. It is possible to do the laundry in a shady tank like in the old days.
Fonte dos Jardins da Quinta da Boavista
A fountain located in the Quinta da Boavista (Boavista Farm) that has a monumental shape with two levels of cups with gargoyles. It is private property, thus n…
Marmoiral de Sobrado
As the Memorial of the Hermitage, this monument from the 13th century have been a stopping point on the way of transfer of the body of d. Mafalda for the monas…
Quinta da Boavista
A rather monumental farm, with na entrance that brings us back to the old days. Visitors are not allowed, since it is private property.
