The Bragança Pereira Mansion, built in the 16th century, was constructed in three phases. The oldest phase, dating back around 500 years, is a testament to its historical significance. Subsequent extensions were added 400 and 300 years ago, culminating in the completion of the house across these three distinct phases. This historical construction took place after the arrival of the Portuguese in Goa.
The ancestors occupied significant positions within the Portuguese government. Antonio Francisco Santana Pereira was one of the prominent forebears, and his son Antonio Elzeario Bragança Pereira was the Vice-counsul of Spain in the Portuguese Indies since 1886. The historical importance of the two chairs in the ballroom is that they were gifted to him by the Portuguese ruler during this influential era, serves as a testament to the considerable influence and standing of the ancestors within the Portuguese government at that time.
The East wing of the house, presently headed by Mrs. Aurea Bragança Pereira, continues to embody the legacy of the Bragança Pereira family. The entire structure of the house was constructed using laterite and lime stones during the Portuguese era, adding to its historical and architectural importance.
Aurea Bragança Pereira
