| (Close to the large house of Aguiar, Santiago do Deán) Since the 18th century it belongs to the Valderrama family. During the Independence War, Sir Manuel, who was the alderman of Santiago, and José María Valderrama, the University chancellor, actively participated in the creation of what we know as the “Batallón de los Literarios”, which had to fight against the Napoleon troops in the roads of Compostela. Hidden behind high stonewalls it is the stately house, with a baroque forged front functioning as the entrance to the gardens. Its façade can be seen among the dense forest, with its characteristic splendour from the 18th century. To this century also belongs the big sunny spot, built over pillars and with a beautiful fluted balustrade and a trained wine. It is a viewpoint over the Arousa Estuary that turns this noble house into a nice country house. In 1717, when the house was built, was also built the fountain of its garden. The house shows two coats of arms. The oldest one is also the simplest and it is placed franking the walls of the house. In the lateral façade, the one facing the sea, we can see the second coat of arms. This is more ostentatious and has the figure of the mythical mermaid of the Mariño family and the lion of the Romay family. Taking up again the book “Don Severo Carballo”, by the prolific writer from A Pobra Victoriano García Martí, we will discover those ancient and peaceful afternoons, in absolute silence inside those idyllic gardens framed by the thick stonewalls. Parish: Santiago of O Deán Place: Santiago of O Deán Style: Baroque Century: 18th | |
Stately Home of O Couto
(Close to the large house of Aguiar, Santiago do Deán)
Since the 18th century it belongs to the Valderrama family. During the Independence War, Sir Manuel, who was the alderman of Santiago, and José María Valderrama, the University chancellor, actively participated in the creation of what we know as the “Batallón de los Literarios”, which had to fight against the Napoleon troops in the roads of Compostela.
Hidden behind high stonewalls it is the stately house, with a baroque forged front functioning as the entrance to the gardens.
Its façade can be seen among the dense forest, with its characteristic splendour from the 18th century. To this century also belongs the big sunny spot, built over pillars and with a beautiful fluted balustrade and a trained wine. It is a viewpoint over the Arousa Estuary that turns this noble house into a nice country house. In 1717, when the house was built, was also built the fountain of its garden.
The house shows two coats of arms. The oldest one is also the simplest and it is placed franking the walls of the house. In the lateral façade, the one facing the sea, we can see the second coat of arms. This is more ostentatious and has the figure of the mythical mermaid of the Mariño family and the lion of the Romay family.
Taking up again the book “Don Severo Carballo”, by the prolific writer from A Pobra Victoriano García Martí, we will discover those ancient and peaceful afternoons, in absolute silence inside those idyllic gardens framed by the thick stonewalls.
Parish: Santiago of O Deán
Place: Santiago of O Deán
Style: Baroque
Century: 18th