Governor’s House

Sortelha

The Governor’s House of the Sortelha Municipality was built, or remodelled, in 1645, according to a beautiful inscription on the upper floor's lintel. Interestingly, the date is followed by the @ symbol, which in the 17th century meant ad diem (until the day), but in other contexts it was interpreted as an arroba, a measure used in commercial transactions. The archaeological excavations carried out in the courtyard of this house have made it possible to study an old well, 10.5 m deep. Inside the well, a very rare thermal water bottle from the Caria Radium Water Thermal Baths was found. It is currently on display at the Municipal Museum of Sabugal. Inside the house, there are two built-in cupboards and a granite slab.