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Grémio Literário (Lisbon)

April 12, 2024


The Grémio Literário (Literary Guild) is a private club in Lisbon, Portugal that was founded in 1846 for the purpose of intellectual and literary discussion. It is now also used for private and corporate events. It is housed in the Palacete de Loures in the Chiado area of Lisbon.[1]

The headquarters of the Grémio Literário

History edit

The club was founded by royal charter from Maria II of Portugal and her husband Ferdinand II on April 18, 1846. Part of the charter states:

…Considering that the purpose of this association is the culture of letters, and that through intellectual illustration it can contribute to moral improvement...

The main founders were the historian Alexandre Herculano (member no. 1) and the poet and playwright Almeida Garrett. Others involved were the novelist Luís Augusto Rebelo da Silva [pt], the playwright José da Silva Mendes Leal [pt] and leading supporters of the Liberal cause during the Portuguese civil war, which had ended a decade before its foundation, such as Rodrigo da Fonseca Magalhães [pt], Fontes Pereira de Melo, António Rodrigues Sampaio, Sá da Bandeira, and Anselmo José Braamcamp.[2]

In its first years, the Grémio had several headquarters, always in the Chiado area, including Palácio Quintela [pt]. Finally, in 1875, it settled in the mansion of the Viscount of Loures, on Rua de S. Francisco (now Rua Ivens). This is a fine example of the architecture of Portuguese Romanticism. The interior has an eclectic range of artistic styles, including a variety of textile coverings on the ground floor; the Green Room with an imperial style; a Victorian bar; a smoking room with carved wooden panelling; and a room in a neo-Louis XV style.[2][3]

Activities edit

In the first decades of its existence, the Grémio carried out a series of intense intellectual activities, with conferences and courses covering different areas of knowledge, taught by renowned experts at the time. Topics covered included hygiene, philosophy, literature, history, fine arts, astronomy and agriculture. Mentions of the Grémio Literário are frequent in Portuguese nineteenth-century literature, including in works by authors such as Francisco Teixeira de Queiroz, Abel Botelho, and Ramalho Ortigão. In his novel Os Maias, Eça de Queiroz locates several scenes in the Grémio building, which, in the novel, is next door to the building where the character Maria Eduarda lives.[2]

The first modernist exhibition in Portugal took place in 1912 in the Grémio. This was the first time that the artist Almada Negreiros exhibited. The overthrow of the Portuguese monarchy and the establishment of the First Portuguese Republic in 1910 slowed down the activity of the guild until the 1950s. From the 1960s, it redeveloped its cultural and social role and in 1969 the Grémio Literário Award was given for the first time. The award is intended to "annually distinguish original cultural works by Portuguese authors published or produced during the previous calendar year, in the fields of letters, arts and sciences". The Grémio has an extensive library.[2]

Recognition edit

On 24 January 1996, the Grémio Literário was made an honorary member of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword, to mark its 150th anniversary. On 17 April 2021, as part of the celebration of its 175th anniversary, it was made an honorary member of the Order of Prince Henry. At that time, two Portuguese postage stamps were also issued featuring the Grémio.[4]

In 2018 the Palacete de Loures, including its garden and contents, was classified by the Ministry of Culture, as a “monument of public interest". In the same year, Grémio Literário was recognized by the Lisbon City Council as an entity of "local historical and cultural interest".

Visits edit

Entrance to the building is limited to members and their guests. Membership is no longer limited to supporters of one particular faction and its openness to people of all political views is considered by some to be one reason for its longevity.[5] Founded as a gentlemen's club, it is now open to female members, although in 2000 only 80 of the 1200 members were women. The Grémio is also available for corporate events. Casual visitors are not catered for.[1][6]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Câmara Leme, Carlos (13 January 2000). "Um clube privado no Chiado". Público. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "História". Grémio Literário. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Palácio/Palacete Loures (Grémio Literário)". Lisbon Municipality. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Série 175 Anos - Grémio Literário". CTT. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Grémio Literário, Lisboa". RTP. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Grémio literário". Casa do Marquês. Retrieved 8 December 2023.

External links edit

  • Portuguese television programme on the building

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The Gremio Literario Literary Guild is a private club in Lisbon Portugal that was founded in 1846 for the purpose of intellectual and literary discussion It is now also used for private and corporate events It is housed in the Palacete de Loures in the Chiado area of Lisbon 1 The headquarters of the Gremio Literario Contents 1 History 2 Activities 3 Recognition 4 Visits 5 References 6 External linksHistory editThe club was founded by royal charter from Maria II of Portugal and her husband Ferdinand II on April 18 1846 Part of the charter states Considering that the purpose of this association is the culture of letters and that through intellectual illustration it can contribute to moral improvement The main founders were the historian Alexandre Herculano member no 1 and the poet and playwright Almeida Garrett Others involved were the novelist Luis Augusto Rebelo da Silva pt the playwright Jose da Silva Mendes Leal pt and leading supporters of the Liberal cause during the Portuguese civil war which had ended a decade before its foundation such as Rodrigo da Fonseca Magalhaes pt Fontes Pereira de Melo Antonio Rodrigues Sampaio Sa da Bandeira and Anselmo Jose Braamcamp 2 In its first years the Gremio had several headquarters always in the Chiado area including Palacio Quintela pt Finally in 1875 it settled in the mansion of the Viscount of Loures on Rua de S Francisco now Rua Ivens This is a fine example of the architecture of Portuguese Romanticism The interior has an eclectic range of artistic styles including a variety of textile coverings on the ground floor the Green Room with an imperial style a Victorian bar a smoking room with carved wooden panelling and a room in a neo Louis XV style 2 3 Activities editIn the first decades of its existence the Gremio carried out a series of intense intellectual activities with conferences and courses covering different areas of knowledge taught by renowned experts at the time Topics covered included hygiene philosophy literature history fine arts astronomy and agriculture Mentions of the Gremio Literario are frequent in Portuguese nineteenth century literature including in works by authors such as Francisco Teixeira de Queiroz Abel Botelho and Ramalho Ortigao In his novel Os Maias Eca de Queiroz locates several scenes in the Gremio building which in the novel is next door to the building where the character Maria Eduarda lives 2 The first modernist exhibition in Portugal took place in 1912 in the Gremio This was the first time that the artist Almada Negreiros exhibited The overthrow of the Portuguese monarchy and the establishment of the First Portuguese Republic in 1910 slowed down the activity of the guild until the 1950s From the 1960s it redeveloped its cultural and social role and in 1969 the Gremio Literario Award was given for the first time The award is intended to annually distinguish original cultural works by Portuguese authors published or produced during the previous calendar year in the fields of letters arts and sciences The Gremio has an extensive library 2 Recognition editOn 24 January 1996 the Gremio Literario was made an honorary member of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword to mark its 150th anniversary On 17 April 2021 as part of the celebration of its 175th anniversary it was made an honorary member of the Order of Prince Henry At that time two Portuguese postage stamps were also issued featuring the Gremio 4 In 2018 the Palacete de Loures including its garden and contents was classified by the Ministry of Culture as a monument of public interest In the same year Gremio Literario was recognized by the Lisbon City Council as an entity of local historical and cultural interest Visits editEntrance to the building is limited to members and their guests Membership is no longer limited to supporters of one particular faction and its openness to people of all political views is considered by some to be one reason for its longevity 5 Founded as a gentlemen s club it is now open to female members although in 2000 only 80 of the 1200 members were women The Gremio is also available for corporate events Casual visitors are not catered for 1 6 References edit a b Camara Leme Carlos 13 January 2000 Um clube privado no Chiado Publico Retrieved 8 December 2023 a b c d Historia Gremio Literario Retrieved 8 December 2023 Palacio Palacete Loures Gremio Literario Lisbon Municipality Retrieved 8 December 2023 Serie 175 Anos Gremio Literario CTT Retrieved 8 December 2023 Gremio Literario Lisboa RTP Retrieved 8 December 2023 Gremio literario Casa do Marques Retrieved 8 December 2023 External links editPortuguese television programme on the building Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gremio Literario Lisbon amp oldid 1193235860, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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