Historic site

Casarão da Familia Gerlach

São Joséchecked

Good to know

  • The house was built by merchant José Antônio de Pinho in 1840–1850s
  • In 1902 it was bought by Polish immigrant Gottlieb Burgastaller Gerlach
  • Since 2006 it has housed the municipal foundation of culture and tourism of São José, with a library on the first floor
  • Visits and book lending are free. Open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 18:00, and also on Sundays during the Feira da Freguesia fair

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