PAZO DE LOURIZÁN

Civil
10276
On the Way of St. James

Location

Parish: Lourizán (Santo André)

Place: Agrovello

36153  Pontevedra - Pontevedra

Coordinates:
42º 24' 33.5" N - 8º 39' 52.3" W

Description

Modernist building of considerable dimensions. It has a slate roof, combining domes with attics (in French style). To be highlighted are the enormous windows as well as their profuse ornamental decoration. This Pazo was the property of Montero Ríos (1832-1914), president of the Government, turning this place into an important forum for political questions. At present, the Pazo has become the Centre of Studies into Forestry and Agricultural Research, giving rise to the fact that the property has acquired an major collection of forestry species.

The Ways of St. James

Portiguese Route
Portiguese Route by coast
Cultural heritage Civil "Pazo" (Country House)
Arriba
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