Palácio Vila Flor, Palace in Santa Maria Maior, Portugal.
Description
Palácio Vila Flor is a palace in Santa Maria Maior with carved stone entrances lining Costa do Castelo street. Its facade displays architectural features spanning the 17th and 18th centuries.
History
The palace acquired its name Vila Flor when the last counts of Vila Flor purchased the property in the early 20th century. This naming marked a key transition in the building's ownership and identity.
Culture
The chapel inside held an image of Nossa Senhora do Ameixial, linking the building to the Restoration Wars period. This religious element was central to the daily life of those who lived there.
Practical
The building is now a protected municipal heritage asset within the Mouraria neighborhood. It remains visible from the street, though access to the interior may be limited.
Did you know?
Count of Mafra Professor Tomás de Mello Breyner documented his birth at this location in his memoirs. He also recorded details about tea ceremonies that took place within the walls.
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