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Today, Castelo Dona Chica stands as a reflection of its history, shaped by vision, interruption, and renewal. Its story continues […]

In recent years, Castelo Dona Chica has entered a new phase under private ownership. The estate is currently managed by

Throughout the 1990s, proposals were made to transform the property into a cultural space. Financial and legal complications delayed progress,

In 1985, Castelo Dona Chica, previously known as Palácio da Dona Chica, was officially classified as a Property of Public

During this period, many of the original decorative elements were lost. Ceramics, woodwork, and interior finishes were damaged or disappeared,

In 1938, the property was sold and later passed through several owners. Attempts were made to resume construction, but challenges

Construction was suspended in 1919 before the residence could be completed. At the time, the interiors remained in a basic

The design followed Korrodi’s concept of the Habitação Nobre, combining medieval influences with early modern ideals. The landscape was enriched

The story of Castelo Dona Chica begins in 1915, when João José Ferreira Rêgo returned from Brazil with a vision