Dona Chica Castle
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Neo-romanticism
The term neo-romanticism is used to cover a variety of movements in music, painting and architecture. It has been used with reference to very late 19th century and early 20th century composers such as Gustav Mahler particularly by Carl Dahlhaus who uses it as synonymous with late Romanticism...
castle
Castle
A castle is a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by European nobility. Scholars debate the scope of the word castle, but usually consider it to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble...
and/or palace
Palace
A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word itself is derived from the Latin name Palātium, for Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills in Rome. In many parts of Europe, the...
located in Palmeira
Palmeira (Braga)
Palmeira is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Braga. It has a population of 4 594 inhabitants and a total area of 8.72 km².It located near the Cávado river,on the Southside of river,about 5 miles North from the historic center of the city of Braga.The Braga municipal airport ...
, Braga
Braga
Braga , a city in the Braga Municipality in northwestern Portugal, is the capital of the Braga District, the oldest archdiocese and the third major city of the country. Braga is the oldest Portuguese city and one of the oldest Christian cities in the World...
, Portugal
Portugal
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Architect Ernesto Korrodi
Ernesto Korrodi
Ernesto Korrodi , was a Swiss born architect who moved to Portugal when 19 years old, living the rest of his life there.He later adopted Portuguese citizenship, and married a Portuguese woman...
was the author of the project for the construction of the palace, which took place in the beginning of the 20th century.