Chandor - Braganza House Attractions
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Chandor is located 13 kilometers east of Margao and is well known for the Portugese mansions, especially those near the Church Square.
The Menezes Braganza House is one of the few Goan mansions that allow visitors inside. Braganza House takes up one side of Chandor's village square. Built in the 17th C, this was the home of Luis de Menezes Braganza who campaigned for Goa's independence. Rosewood furniture, porcelain tiles from Macao, Italian marble and mosaic floors are found throughout this impressive house. The west wing of the house contains Dr Menezes Braganza's library with a teak ceiling and the east wing contains a small family chapel.
Close by is the Fernandes House, nowhere near as grand but much older and with an interesting history. The Fernandes House began as a Hindu House over 500 years ago and the Portugese section was added in 1821.
The Menezes Braganza House is one of the few Goan mansions that allow visitors inside. Braganza House takes up one side of Chandor's village square. Built in the 17th C, this was the home of Luis de Menezes Braganza who campaigned for Goa's independence. Rosewood furniture, porcelain tiles from Macao, Italian marble and mosaic floors are found throughout this impressive house. The west wing of the house contains Dr Menezes Braganza's library with a teak ceiling and the east wing contains a small family chapel.
Close by is the Fernandes House, nowhere near as grand but much older and with an interesting history. The Fernandes House began as a Hindu House over 500 years ago and the Portugese section was added in 1821.
