Pazo de los Marqueses de Mos
The Pazo de los Marqueses de Mos is located in the Rúa neighbourhood next to the old Roman road that connected Braga to Tui and Santiago de Compostela, nowadays a pilgrims' route part of the Portuguese Way.
It is a typical L-shaped Galician pazo dating back to the 17th century, built in two stages.
It was the Marquises of Mos’ residence until it was set on fire by the French troops in the early stages of the 19th century.
Currently it is a communal property, restored recently to bring it back to its former glory. It is a multi-purpose building that works as a powerful cultural revitalizer for the parish and the town, housing a great number of different activities.
It is a typical L-shaped Galician pazo dating back to the 17th century, built in two stages.
It was the Marquises of Mos’ residence until it was set on fire by the French troops in the early stages of the 19th century.
Currently it is a communal property, restored recently to bring it back to its former glory. It is a multi-purpose building that works as a powerful cultural revitalizer for the parish and the town, housing a great number of different activities.
Services
- Baños públicos: Sí
- Information point: Sí
- Botiquín: Sí
- Reservas: Sí
Customer service
- Idioma: Inglés
Exhibitions
- Exposición: de pintura
Guided tours
- Idioma: Castellano, Gallego, Inglés
Features
Responsible body Mos Town Council, Santa Baia Neighbourhood Association, Pazo de Mos Foundation Chronology The building dates back to the 17th century. According to the history of the pazo and the documentation found, the Coto de Mos was property of the powerful Soutomaior family, one of the most illustrious of the Galician nobility.The eldest son of Pedro Álvarez de Soutomaior (Madruga), named Álvaro, was disinherited by his father, but he took over the House anyway.
After several historical events linked to this family (Don Álvaro running away to Portugal and conspiracies against him), the property ended up in the hands of his granddaughter, María de Soutomaior. The direct descendants end with Gabriel de Quirós, who was General Deputy of Galicia and one of Carlos II’s Gentlemen. This king awarded him the title of Marquis of Mos.
As he did not have any direct descendants, the seventh Marquis of Mos was Fernando Quiñones de León y Elduayen.
The current holder of the title is Mariano Pérez y Pérez de Castro.
The title of Mos has the Grandeza de España distinction (a title conferred on high nobility in Spain) since 1776, granted to the fourth marquis thanks to the services rendered to the crown by his predecessors.
The most important noble surnames of the region are shown In the coat of arms located on the façade, dating back to the 19th century. Names such as Soutomaior, Sarmiento, Quirós, Ozores, Moscoso, Leirós, etc.
- Propiedad: Private
- En uso: Sí
- Interés Paisajístico: Moderate
- Description of the surroundings: Rural
Environmental protection status
- Figura de Protección: Monumento Histórico Artístico
Access
- Accesos a pie: Sí
- Las infraestructuras del recurso están adaptadas para personas con discapacidad: Sí
- Baños públicos adaptados para personas con discapacidad: Sí
- Accesos para vehículos privados: Sí