Casa Tait, Municipal heritage building in Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos, Portugal
Pelouro do Património da Câmara Municipal do Porto is an administrative building that brings together multiple departments of Porto's city government under one roof. It houses offices for urban planning, finance, environment, health, youth services, and tourism information.
The building started as Quinta do Meio, a historic property in the Lordelo do Ouro area. It was transformed over time and now operates as a municipal administrative center integrated into Porto's city museum network.
The building functions as a meeting point where various city departments operate together, reflecting how Porto distributes its administrative work across the municipality. This approach keeps government services accessible to residents without requiring trips to a central downtown location.
Visitors can reach the building when handling city administration matters or seeking tourism information about Porto. The property includes landscaped gardens that provide space to walk around while conducting municipal business.
The building is commonly known as Casa Tait, a name reflecting its past as a private residence before becoming a municipal site. These named gardens represent an unusual green space within Porto's urban administrative landscape.
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