House of Camilo Castelo Branco - V. N. Famalicão, Portugal - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

The House of Camilo, customary description of the residence of the writer Camilo Castelo Branco, is located in the parish of San Miguel de Seide, municipality of Vila Verde, Braga.
The house was built by the first husband of Anna Placido Pinheiro Alves, around 1830, when he returned from Brazil in the possession of copious fortune. Ana Plácido and Camilo Castelo Branco lived in this house about 26 years, from the winter of 1863 to suicide in 1890.

The house suffered a fire on March 17, 1915, it was restored and turned into a museum of Camilo in 1922. In the late 40th of the past century, the house has undergone profound restoration, being since then, much as it was when been inhabited by the writer.

Camilo Castelo-Branco committed suicide in this house with a gunshot to the head in 1890.

It is classified as a Public Interest since 1978.

Was considered the best Portuguese museum, 2006.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1830 Architectural Period/Style: No specific style Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Country House Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: This was the house of Camilo Castelo-Branco. Listed Building Status (if applicable): Restored Main Material of Construction: Stone and Wood Private/Public Access: Public Museum Admission Fee (if applicable): 1.00 (listed in local currency) Opening Hours (if applicable): From: 10:00 AM To: 5:30 PM Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

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