Casa de Almendra / Solar dos Viscondes do Banho
Built in the 18th century, this house is considered one of the finest examples of Baroque civil architecture. Constructed of granite, it features Rococo decoration concentrated in the windows and main door. This construction demonstrates elements of Douro Baroque architecture, influenced by Nicolau Nasoni. In the early 19th century, Napoleonic troops were stationed here, later setting fire to the building in 1810 before withdrawing. From 1895 onwards, it underwent partial reconstruction, initiated by the 3rd Viscount of Banho.
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Largo da Amoreira - EN332
5150-014,Vila Nova de Foz Côa
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Monuments near Casa de Almendra / Solar dos Viscondes do Banho
Cruzeiro de Almendra
Simple lines cruise consists of two steps, a pedestal, a cylindrical shaft and, at the top, a cross.
Fonte do Largo do Chafariz
Diving with two source bicas spouting to an rectangular tank which in turn jets for a second tank. Displays the date of 1912.
Igreja Matriz de Almendra / Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
This temple has three naves with main chapel with a square plan, sturdy bell tower and renaissance doorway framed by two abutments on the façade. The main chap…
Pelourinho de Almendra
It is composed by an octave shaft and topped by a capital in which it settles a closed orb. The finishing is a spire with an armillary sphere.
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