Ernesto Korrodi
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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. He died in 1944.
The most important are:
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
born architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
who moved to Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
when 19 years old, living the rest of his life there.
He later adopted Portuguese citizenship, and married a Portuguese woman. He died in 1944.
Main works
He has more than 400 works in all Portugal.The most important are:
- Dona Chica CastleDona Chica CastleDona Chica Castle is a neo-romantic castle and/or palace located in Palmeira, Braga, Portugal.Architect Ernesto Korrodi was the author of the project for the construction of the palace, which took place in the beginning of the 20th century....
- Restoration of Leiria CastleLeiria CastleThe Leiria Castle is a castle in the city Leiria in Portugal. It has been listed as a National monument since 1910.-External links:* at IPPAR...
- Church of Santa Catarina da Serra's Parish, Leiria (1902)