Casa da Torre
It is possible that this Episcopal residence was built above a medieval, roman and gothic tower. In 1360 it was adapted to Guarda Bishop Residence and in 1792 it underwent renovations work. It has a irregular plan in “L” with three floors.
- 3.00€
- Cash
- Easy external parking
- Typical houses & Relevant buildings
Characteristics
- tuesday: 09:30-13:00, 14:30-17:30
- wednesday: 09:30-13:00, 14:30-17:30
- thursday: 09:30-13:00, 14:30-17:30
- friday: 09:30-13:00, 14:30-17:30
- saturday: 09:30-13:00, 14:30-17:30
- sunday: 09:30-13:00, 14:30-17:30
opening hours
Monuments near Casa da Torre
Capela de Santa Ana
Baroque chapel of longitudinal plant simple, probably built in the 18th century. In the late 20th century has been truncated to enlarge the public thoroughfare.
Capela de Santo Antão
Longitudinal plant simple Chapel, built in 1925 and restored in 1985. It consists of a single space, with wooden cover in mixer and, abroad, a porch opened wit…
Capela de Santo António / Capela do Calvário
Set of two chapels with features of Mannerist and Baroque architecture. It is believed that the Santo Antonio Chapel is the oldest, having been built between t…
Casa dos Viscondes de Tinalhas
House built in the early 19th century by the vicomte de Tinalhas. Presents a simple rectangular plan with two floors and a main facade with colossal apilastrad…
Centro Histórico de Caria
Urban core where many monuments stand out: the medieval tower House, remnants of fortifications and cisterns, the Calvary Chapel, the Church and the Manor Quev…
Cruzeiro de Caria
Revival cruise probably built in the late 19th century. It consists of a circular platform, a cubic plinth, a Tuscan column and, on top, a Latin cross.
