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Menezes Braganza Salon VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
A collection of exquisite
Chinese porcelain is Practical Information
displayed in one of the Church Square, Chandor
salons, where a large (Salcete taluka). 20 km
vase takes pride of place.
(12 miles) E of Margao.
Tel (0832) 278 4201.
Admission to both wings only
by prior appointment.
& Donations appreciated.
Transport
£ @
Portrait of Francisco Xavier
de Menezes Braganza
A portrait of the grandfather of
renowned journalist, Luis de Menezes
Braganza (see p491), hangs in the
ballroom of the west wing.

Entrance

0 metres 10
0 yards 10
. The Hallway
A long and elegantly furnished hallway
lies just behind the façade of the house.
It is lined with 28 bay windows and
overlooks a well-maintained garden.

Stairway
The monumental double staircase forms
the core of the house, connecting the lower
entrance level to the furnished top floors.

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