Visits to the Alverca Palace | Casa do Alentejo
Visitas ao Palácio Alverca | Casa do Alentejo
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Friday 2 October · until 31 Dec
Visits to the 17th-century palace that houses the Casa do Alentejo, once home to the aristocratic Paes de Amaral family and later Lisbon's first casino, the Magestic Club, by prior booking.
Built possibly in the late 17th century, the building that today houses the Casa do Alentejo underwent profound modifications in the early 20th century. Of its oldest history, it is known that it belonged to an aristocratic family, the Paes de Amaral (Viscounts of Alverca), from whom it took the name and title of Paes do Amaral Palace or Alverca Palace. In the early 20th century (1917-1919) it was rented to a company that turned part of the old palace into the capital's first casino, the Magestic Club. The Palace thus underwent profound adaptation works under the direction of architect Silva Júnior, transforming it into the splendid building that has come down to our days. It was in 1932 that it was leased to the Grémio Alentejano, later renamed Casa do Alentejo, becoming the headquarters of the Alentejo Regionalist Association. In 1981 it was acquired from the descendants of the Paes de Amaral family and became the heritage of all Alentejans. Booking in advance: [email protected]. gastronomy heritage.