Location of Braganza House in Goa: South Goa
Where: Chandor
Best Time to Visit: Any time of the year
How to Reach: Located around 10 km from east of Margao, the nearest railhead to the Braganza House Goa is Margao Junction. From Margao one requires to take Abade Faria Road and from there head to Swami Chinmayananda Road right upto Chandor. From here, the Braganza House is clearly visible.
About Braganza House in Goa:
Braganza House is a 17th-century grand Portuguese mansion that stretches along an entire side of the village square in Chandor, South Goa. It is a popular tourist attraction as it is a one-of-its-kind mansion that is open to the public. This land was granted to the Braganza family by a Portuguese king, who built a glorious mansion that later was inherited by the sisters of the family. They give a guided tour to all the tourists either by a family member or a representative.
The Braganza Mansion spreads over an area of almost 10,000 square meters and is a grand sight to behold. It houses stunning antique handcrafted teak and rosewood furniture, draperies, and paintings. The ceilings are hand-painted and a splendid library with a collection of over 5000 books is located in the west wing of the mansion. It is believed that some of the artifacts in the mansion were presented to the family by Dom Luis, who was the king of Portugal during the 19th century. The coat of arms of the last Royal Family of the Portuguese, which was a title bestowed upon the family by the king, is also visible in the ballroom of the house.
The House is very beautiful and takes you to another era. The house is divided in two parts, hosted and managed by different individuals. Both are equally beautiful. The Ball Room is the highlight. A must visit place in South Goa
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