Casa Sommer, Historical archive and municipal bookstore in Cascais, Portugal
The two-story neoclassical residence features smooth pediments, fluted pilasters, and a rectangular portico with a balustrade-protected balcony on the second floor.
Built in the late 19th century for entrepreneur Henrique Sommer, the house underwent rehabilitation in 2016 under architect Paula Santos to accommodate municipal archives.
The Municipal Historical Archive preserves documents from 1387 to 2016, including the restored Foral of Cascais signed by King Manuel I of Portugal.
The facility opens Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekend hours from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
An underground corridor connects the main building to former stables, now housing extensive document collections spanning over six centuries of local history.
Location: Cascais e Estoril
GPS coordinates: 38.69507,-9.42175
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:17
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