Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Casa do Despacho / Dispatch House

— Porto World Heritage —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

1. Casa do Despacho / Dispatch House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Casa do Despacho e Igreja dos Terceiros de São Francisco

A Casa do Despacho foi construida em meados do séc. XVIII, para alojar serviços da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco. Nasoni foi o autor do projecto e desenhoult também parte da talha que enriquece o interior. No pisol subterrâneo situa-se o cemitério dos Irmãos. A igreja, iniciada em 1795, foi a primeira em estilo neoclássico do Porto. Construída segundo desenho do arquitecto António Pinto de Miranda, teve colaboração de artistas de renome na decoração interior, como os pintores Vieira Portuense e Teixeira Barreto, o escultor Sousa Alão, e Luís Chiari, em trabalhos de talha e estuques.

The Dispatch House of St. Francis' Third Order was built in the mid-18th century. Nasoni designed both the building and some of the carving used to decorate the inside. The underground floor houses the Brother's graveyard. The Church, which was begun in 1795, was Oporto's first neo-classical church. The original drawings were by António Pinto de Miranda and a number of famous artists contributed to the interior. (Marker Number 63.)

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Porto World Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 41° 8.462′ N, 8° 36.975′ W. Marker is in Porto. Marker can be reached from Rua de São Francisco. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rua de São Francisco 2, Porto 4050-430, Portugal. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Igreja da Ordem S. Francisco / Church of São Francisco (a few steps from this marker); Palácio de Bolsa / Stock Exchange Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Igreja de S. Nicolau / Church of Saint Nicholas (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Monumento ao Infante D. Henrique / Monument to Prince Henry (about 120 meters away); Mercado Ferreira Borges (about 120 meters away); Casa do Infante (Alfândega Velha) / House of the Prince (former customs house) (about 150 meters away); Capela de N^a Sr^a do Ó / “Senhora do Ó” Chapel (about 150 meters away); Edifício da Antiga Companhia de Seguros Douro (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Porto.

Also see . . . Casa do Despacho da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco (Wikipedia, in Portuguese). (Submitted on January 20, 2024.)

Casa do Despacho / Dispatch House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

2. Casa do Despacho / Dispatch House and Marker

The marker is visible here in the left corner.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 71 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.