Casa dos Coutos - Guimarães, Portugal - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

Passou a ser conhecido como "Palácio da 96 janelas e 77 portas.
Em 1855 é instalado nesta casa um hospital para clérigos, que funcionou até Novembro do mesmo ano.
Posteriormente o imóvel foi vendido á familia dos Coutos tendo ficado conhecida desde então pela "Casa dos Coutos"

Retirado do Historical Marker


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"HOUSE OF THE COUTOS
The construction build was ordered by the Archbishop of Braga, Don Jose De Bragança for his residence and he lived in Guimarães, from December 10 1746 to 1749.
He became known as "Palace of 96 windows and 77 doors.
In 1855 is installed in this house a hospital for clergy, which ran until November of that year.
Later the building was sold to the family of the Coutos have been known since as the "House of the hunting grounds"

From the Historical Marker

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1746 Architectural Period/Style: Baroque Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: City Manor Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Residence of the Archbishop of Braga, Don Jose De Bragança Main Material of Construction: Stone Private/Public Access: Public Access Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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