Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães
This palac was built at the beginning of the 20th century by the capitalist Jorge O'Neill according to the plan of the architect and painter Manuel Vilaça. Like a medieval castle it has several styles, namely the romantic style with gothic references, manuelin and Spanish-Arabic. In 1910 the count bought the building and made several changes to it. By testament, this building was left to the people of Cascais and a small museum and a library were introduced. It as several interesting works, many of which regarding Cascais, and some Indian-Portuguese furniture, namely counters of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Contacts
Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália
2750-319,Cascais
- tel:214815303214815303
- email: [email protected]
- Palaces & Mansions
- Visitable (with a guide)
- True
Characteristics
- tuesday: 10:00-18:00
- wednesday: 10:00-18:00
- thursday: 10:00-18:00
- friday: 10:00-18:00
- saturday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- sunday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
opening hours
Monuments near Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães
Padrão do Largo Mestre Henrique Anjos
Default in stone with the guns and the Portuguese Crown on top.
Antiga Residência dos Condes da Guarda
The ancient residence of the Counts of Guarda currently houses the Town Council of Cascais. In the façade one can admire a rare tile frieze that pictures Saint…