| English Club of Porto | |
|---|---|
Antigo Clube dos Inglês | |
 The oblique view of the old 18th century English Club of Porto | |
 Interactive map of English Club of Porto | |
| General information | |
| Type | Residence |
| Location | Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, Portugal |
| Coordinates | 41°8′36″N8°37′5″W / 41.14333°N 8.61806°W /41.14333; -8.61806 |
| Opened | 14th century |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Reinforced granite |
TheEnglish Club of Porto (Portuguese:Edifício na Rua das Virtudes/Clube dos Ingleses), is the name referring to the building alongRua das Virtudes, a 14th-century manorhouse situated in thePortuguesescivil parish ofCedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória,municipality ofPorto.
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From the writings of Horácio Marçal, it was in this building theCongregação de São Bernardo (Congregation ofSt. Bernard) installed a house of repose for curia of theOrder of Malta.[1] At the same time their Prosecutor-General had his residence in the building, and the terrace opened from the main facade. The building was integrated into the Fernandina wall, a section of wall 15 metres (49 ft) tall constructed in the 14th century.[1]
The building was constructed between the 18th and 19th century. It was acquired in 1834 by Portuense merchant José Alexandre Ferreira Brandão.[1]
In 1923, it was purchased from Brandão's descendants, and in 1925 theEnglish Club was installed in the building.[1]
Between 1992 and 1993, the interior was restores, along with the exterior facades and roofing, under the direction of theServiços de Assistência da Ordem de Malta (Assistance Services of theOrder of Malta).[1]
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The building is located in an urban context, situated in the historic centre of the city, in an area occupied by large buildings and residences that flank the structure.[1]
The principal facade, facing the east, is a terrace with view to theDouro River.[1]
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