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{{short description|Historic building in Cascais, Portugal now used as a municipal archive and museum}} |
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'''Casa Sommer''' is a building in [[Cascais]], on the [[Portuguese Riviera]], which houses the Cascais Municipal Historical Archive and a branch of the Cascais Municipal Library, hosting collections pertaining to the town's archaeological, architectural, historical and cultural heritage. Built as the residence of entrepreneur [[Henrique de Sommer]], Casa Sommer is a noted example of [[Summer architecture]]. |
'''Casa Sommer''' is a building in [[Cascais]], on the [[Portuguese Riviera]], which houses the Cascais Municipal Historical Archive and a branch of the Cascais Municipal Library, hosting collections pertaining to the town's [[Archaeology|archaeological]], [[Architecture|architectural]], historical and cultural heritage. Built as the residence of entrepreneur [[Henrique de Sommer]], Casa Sommer is a noted example of [[Summer architecture]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The house was constructed at the end of the 19th century. It is considered the most important example of a [[neoclassical architecture|neoclassical]] private residence in Cascais. The exterior features smooth and curved [[pediment]]s, fluted [[pilaster]]s, and [[triglyph]]s. The main façade features a rectangular [[portico]], which frames the entrance and creates the [[balcony]] on the second floor, which is protected by a [[balustrade]].<ref name="Cascais">{{cite web|title=Casa Sommer|url=https://www.cascais.pt/casa-sommer|website=Cascais|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref> |
The house was constructed at the end of the 19th century. It is considered the most important example of a [[neoclassical architecture|neoclassical]] private residence in Cascais. The exterior features smooth and curved [[pediment]]s, fluted [[pilaster]]s, and [[triglyph]]s. The main [[façade]] features a rectangular [[portico]], which frames the entrance and creates the [[balcony]] on the second floor, which is protected by a [[balustrade]].<ref name="Cascais">{{cite web|title=Casa Sommer|url=https://www.cascais.pt/casa-sommer|website=Cascais|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref> |
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After it ceased to be a family home the house was for a time used as a language school and then a children's home,<ref>{{cite web|last1=BELO|first1=INÊS|title=Casa Sommer, um espaço de memórias|url=https://visao.sapo.pt/actualidade/visaose7e/sair/2017-01-15-Casa-Sommer-um-espaco-de-memorias|website=Visao Sete|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref> before falling into disrepair for a time. It was then restored by the Municipality of Cascais and officially opened on 7 December 2016. The work, led by the architect Paula Santos, which also included the building's old coach house, succeeded in adding considerable internal floor space. It included construction of a new underground corridor linking the main building to the coach house, which now houses the Municipal Historical Archive.<ref name="Cascais"/> |
After it ceased to be a family home the house was for a time used as a language school and then a children's home,<ref>{{cite web|last1=BELO|first1=INÊS|title=Casa Sommer, um espaço de memórias|url=https://visao.sapo.pt/actualidade/visaose7e/sair/2017-01-15-Casa-Sommer-um-espaco-de-memorias|website=Visao Sete|date=15 January 2017 |accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref> before falling into disrepair for a time. It was then restored by the Municipality of Cascais and officially opened on 7 December 2016. The work, led by the architect Paula Santos, which also included the building's old coach house, succeeded in adding considerable internal floor space. It included construction of a new underground corridor linking the main building to the coach house, which now houses the Municipal Historical Archive.<ref name="Cascais"/> |
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==Collection== |
==Collection== |
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On display is the restored ''[[Foral]]'' of Cascais, which was a royal document signed by [[Manuel I of Portugal]] whose purpose was to establish a town or village Council and regulate its administration, borders and privileges. A community would need a ''Foral'' in order to function as a town. The second oldest book is the ''Livro de Posturas'' (Book of Regulations), which recorded the town's rules and regulations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Casa Sommer - Arquivo Histórico Municipal de Cascais|url=http://www.visitcascais.com/en/museum-quarter/casa-sommer-arquivo-historico-municipal-de-cascais/info|accessdate=30 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130204251/http://www.visitcascais.com/en/museum-quarter/casa-sommer-arquivo-historico-municipal-de-cascais/info|archive-date=30 January 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
On display is the restored ''[[Foral]]'' of Cascais, which was a royal document signed by [[Manuel I of Portugal]] whose purpose was to establish a town or village Council and regulate its administration, borders and privileges. A community would need a ''Foral'' in order to function as a town. The second oldest book is the ''Livro de Posturas'' (Book of Regulations), which recorded the town's rules and regulations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Casa Sommer - Arquivo Histórico Municipal de Cascais|url=http://www.visitcascais.com/en/museum-quarter/casa-sommer-arquivo-historico-municipal-de-cascais/info|accessdate=30 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130204251/http://www.visitcascais.com/en/museum-quarter/casa-sommer-arquivo-historico-municipal-de-cascais/info|archive-date=30 January 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 11:09, 4 August 2023
 Casa Sommer, Exhibition and documentation centre in Cascais, Portugal | |
  Location within Portugal | |
| Established | 2016 |
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| Location | Av. da República, 132, Cascais, Portugal |
| Coordinates | 38°41′42″N 9°25′26″W / 38.6949°N 9.4239°W |
Casa Sommer is a building in Cascais, on the Portuguese Riviera, which houses the Cascais Municipal Historical Archive and a branch of the Cascais Municipal Library, hosting collections pertaining to the town's archaeological, architectural, historical and cultural heritage. Built as the residence of entrepreneur Henrique de Sommer, Casa Sommer is a noted example of Summer architecture.
History[edit]
The house was constructed at the end of the 19th century. It is considered the most important example of a neoclassical private residence in Cascais. The exterior features smooth and curved pediments, fluted pilasters, and triglyphs. The main façade features a rectangular portico, which frames the entrance and creates the balcony on the second floor, which is protected by a balustrade.[1]
After it ceased to be a family home the house was for a time used as a language school and then a children's home,[2] before falling into disrepair for a time. It was then restored by the Municipality of Cascais and officially opened on 7 December 2016. The work, led by the architect Paula Santos, which also included the building's old coach house, succeeded in adding considerable internal floor space. It included construction of a new underground corridor linking the main building to the coach house, which now houses the Municipal Historical Archive.[1]
Collection[edit]
On display is the restored Foral of Cascais, which was a royal document signed by Manuel I of Portugal whose purpose was to establish a town or village Council and regulate its administration, borders and privileges. A community would need a Foral in order to function as a town. The second oldest book is the Livro de Posturas (Book of Regulations), which recorded the town's rules and regulations.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Casa Sommer". Cascais. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ BELO, INÊS (15 January 2017). "Casa Sommer, um espaço de memórias". Visao Sete. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "Casa Sommer - Arquivo Histórico Municipal de Cascais". Archived from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
External links[edit]
Media related to Cascais at Wikimedia Commons
