Menezes Braganca House

Tucked away in the charming village of Chandor in South Goa, the Menezes Braganca House is a testament to the grandeur and elegance of Goa's Portuguese past. This 17th-century mansion, stretching along one entire side of the village square, is not just a house; it's a living museum that whispers tales of the aristocratic lives of its former occupants. As you step inside, you're enveloped by the opulent interiors – Belgian glass chandeliers refract sunlight, Italian marble floors gleam, and antique treasures from Macau, Portugal, and Europe adorn every corner. The house is divided into two wings, each with its own unique charm: the West Wing, a meticulous museum-like space, and the East Wing, with its beautifully lived-in feel and a hidden family chapel containing a fingernail of St. Francis Xavier. Here, history comes alive in every room, every artifact, and every story told by the family members who still call this majestic house home.