Welcome to the Comenda Interpretive CenterOur "welcoming figures" greet you
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The architect
Raul Lino (1879-1974)
Designer of the Palácio da Comenda, built between 1903 and 1908.
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The Ceramicist and Painter
José António Jorge Pinto (1875-1945)
Creator of the tiles of the Palácio da Comenda, installed from 1908.
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The project
The Comenda Palace (1903-1908)
The construction was carried out between 1903 and 1908, based on a project by Raul Lino.
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Chronology
I-VI centuries
Roman Presence
VIII-XII centuries
Possible Existence of a Muslim Ribat
1172
The Establishment of the Order of Santiago in Portugal.
Between 1242 and 1275
First donation of the property to a private individual by the Master of the Order of Santiago. The property already produced vineyards and olive groves.
1290
First reference to the existence of a fortress.
1318
Existence of a "fortellicium, in turri"
1343
Mouguelas Commandery's jurisdiction transfer from Palmela to Setúbal.
1458
King D. Afonso V's Presence.
1506
King D. Manuel I's Presence.
1534
First Explicit Reference to the Church of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda.
1680
Construction of the Fort of São João or Nossa Senhora da Ajuda.
1834
Suppression of Religious Orders.
1850
The parish of Nossa da Ajuda was abolished and integrated into the parish of Nossa Senhora da Anunciada.
1857
The Comenda of Mouguelas in the possession of Agostinho Rodrigues Albino.
1872
Count Ernest Armand, a French ambassador, bought the Comenda.
1903
Count Abel Armand decided to build a new house.
1908
The Comenda Palace was completed according to the plans by Raul Lino.
1919
Count Roger Armand inherited the property.
1965
Jaqueline Kennedy, widow of the President of the United States of America John Kennedy, and Princess Lee Radziwill, her sister, were staying at the Palácio da Comenda.
Late 1980s
The property was acquired by urban developer António Xavier de Lima.
2009
The property passed to the heirs of António Xavier de Lima.
2019
The property was acquired by the company Palácio da Comenda S A.
"As the Comenda is one of the most interesting parts of the beautiful Sado landscape, it makes me wish that everyone can enjoy contemplating nature in this enchanting place."
Count Roger Armand, O Correio do Sado, Nº 1, March 23, 1932.
Counts Armand
