Draft:Torre das Águias

Tower of Eagles
Tower of Eagles
National monument of Portugal
General information
Location	Brotas
Country	Portugal
Coordinates	38°52′30″N 8°07′38″W / 38.87500°N 8.12722°W

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The Torre das Águias (Tower of Eagles) is a Manueline-style building located in the village of Águias, in the freguesia of Brotas (English: Évora District, Portugal).^[1] It was classified as a National Monument of Portugal by the Royal Decree No. 136 of June 23, 1910, and underwent restoration in 1946.

The tower was commissioned by the Portuguese aristocrat Nuno Manuel in 1520, possibly built upon an older structure. It served as a resting place for nobles, known as hidalgos, who frequently went hunting in the region during that period.

Architecture

The tower has a square plan, measuring approximately 18 meters on each side and rising about 20 meters above the ground. It is constructed from granite ashlar and masonry and features a Manueline style. At the top, there are prominent pinnacles known in Portugal as coruchéus.

The ground floor consists of a hall covered with ribbed vaults. The first floor features a noble hall with a fireplace, also covered with ribbed vaults, along with some adjoining rooms. The second and third floors are undivided.

References

^ Saramago, José (2011). Viaggio in Portogallo (in Italian). Feltrinelli Editore. ISBN 978-88-07-72241-7.

External links

[1] Saramago, José (2011). Viaggio in Portogallo (in Italian). Feltrinelli Editore. ISBN 978-88-07-72241-7.

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