The History of the Quinta Nova de Sto. António, Carcavelos - 1730 to the Present

Author:

Andrew Bull

Report:

14

Page:

19

Year:

1987

Subject Matter:

Schools and Other Institutions

Excerpt:

José Francisco da Cruz, Treasurer of the King of Portugal, bought land at Carcavelos from Morgado de Alagoa his neighbour and later the two families merged through marriage (coat of arms over the main entrance of the Palácio) and often entertained the King for luncheon when the latter was on his way to Cascais. The Palace was richly furnished and decorated and the chapel on the West wing was dedicated to Sto. António. The oval window and door to the chapel together with the family's first floor-section can still be seen. Some years after, Cable and Wireless took over the Quinta, the altar was restored to the Alagoa family and the 'azulejos' now ornament the main entrance to the Palácio.

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