Casa do Arco da Cadeia (House of the Chain Arch), Obidos
The House of the Chain Arch, a former prison in 脫bidos, Portugal, is an unexpectedly charming structure. Once functioning as the Town Hall in the 14th and 15th centuries, it evolved over time to become the residence of painter and scenographer Ab铆lio de Matos e Silva in the 20th century. Portions of his residence became the original site of the Municipal Museum, which has since been transformed into another museum, now named after Ab铆lio.
Its gothic arch and windows make it an architectural gem visible from the terrace adjacent to Santa Maria Church. In 1958, Ab铆lio acquired the Casa do Arco, inspired by his own artistic portrayal of "脫bidos Vila Antiga de Portugal" that featured two houses with arches in 1938.
Following restoration by Maria Jos茅 Salavisa, his widow, the house was donated to the 脫bidos City Council as a tribute to her husband. The space is open for visitation by appointment, serving as a tribute to both Ab铆lio and Maria Jos茅.
Its gothic arch and windows make it an architectural gem visible from the terrace adjacent to Santa Maria Church. In 1958, Ab铆lio acquired the Casa do Arco, inspired by his own artistic portrayal of "脫bidos Vila Antiga de Portugal" that featured two houses with arches in 1938.
Following restoration by Maria Jos茅 Salavisa, his widow, the house was donated to the 脫bidos City Council as a tribute to her husband. The space is open for visitation by appointment, serving as a tribute to both Ab铆lio and Maria Jos茅.
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Sight Name: Casa do Arco da Cadeia (House of the Chain Arch)
Sight Location: Obidos, Portugal (See walking tours in Obidos)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Obidos, Portugal (See walking tours in Obidos)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Obidos Introduction Walking Tour
An enchanting day trip option from Lisbon, the fortified town of 脫bidos, perched gracefully atop a limestone ridge, is one of the premier tourist destinations in central Portugal.
Adding to the town's quaint allure is its illustrious past. 脫bidos grew from a Roman settlement near an elevated escarpment when it was known as "Eburobrittium". Over the centuries, the name evolved... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles
Adding to the town's quaint allure is its illustrious past. 脫bidos grew from a Roman settlement near an elevated escarpment when it was known as "Eburobrittium". Over the centuries, the name evolved... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles