House of the Twenty-Four, Medieval assembly building in Santo António, Lisbon, Portugal.
The House of the Twenty-Four stands next to the Church of Saint Joseph of the Carpenters, featuring traditional Portuguese architectural elements from different periods.
Established in 1383 by John, Master of Aviz, this institution represented twelve trade guilds, with each guild selecting two representatives for municipal governance.
The building hosted deliberative assemblies of craftsmen who gathered under specific banners, each trade guild choosing their patron saint for representation.
The structure maintains its position as a governmental landmark, situated in a central area of Lisbon with access to various transportation options.
Twenty-four elected representatives met annually on December 21st to ensure fair representation among expanding professional guilds in medieval Lisbon.
Location: Santo António
Inception: 1383
GPS coordinates: 38.71970,-9.14316
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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