XIAOXIONGMARKETCAS-016 / CASCAISCascais · Bay and old town
Whom do the tiles address?
Praça 5 de Outubro 9, 2754-501 Cascais · View from the square. Municipal offices and the museum have separate access arrangements; respect working areas.
Commissioned by Inês Antónia da Cunha in the late eighteenth century, the palace later belonged to the Counts of Guarda. Religious tile panels distinguish its secular facade. Sold in 1917, it had several uses before becoming the town hall in 1940; the ground floor now includes the town museum.
A contemporary cultural reading by Xiaoxiong inspired by the I Ching, not architectural intent, historical fact or divination. History and location use public sources; on-site audits are not yet complete.
Pause here for a moment
Compare front and side tile panels, then identify the museum and office entrances.
The position of this readingPublic benefit depends on who can actually share it.
A contemporary editorial reading through the I Ching, open to discussion and challenge; it does not represent the building’s original intent or the venue’s position.The classical text and the building
HEXAGRAM 42Zhou Yi · Image · Excerpt and editorial translation
风雷，益。
Wind and thunder: Yi.
Yi moves attention from the palace’s prestige to public use. Clear entrances, understandable information and participation make that change concrete.
Public ownership is a beginning; access still needs practical answers.
A recognisable facade needs equally legible services.
Town history should include everyday lives as well as prominent names.
A contemporary cultural reading by Xiaoxiong inspired by the I Ching, not architectural intent, historical fact or divination. History and location use public sources; on-site audits are not yet complete.
Original Zhou Yi text ↗Choose a table, then check the walking route and time. Distances are straight-line; confirm menus and hours with the restaurant.
88 m · straight-line distance
Avenida Dom Carlos I 48, 2750-310 Cascais
Restaurant and bar. Its website offers booking and contact details for takeaway enquiries.
166 m · straight-line distance
Avenida Dom Carlos I 6, 2750-310 Cascais
The Cascais branch serves fish and shellfish set menus; see this branch’s menu on its website.
1.05 km · straight-line distance
Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália, 2750-800 Cascais
Fish and seafood beside Boca do Inferno; the website provides menus and booking.
1.45 km · straight-line distance
Avenida de Sabóia 515 D, 2765-278 Estoril
Monte Estoril restaurant serving international cooking with Portuguese roots; its menu is on the website.
1.67 km · straight-line distance
Paredão do Estoril, 2765-043 Estoril
Restaurant on the Estoril promenade. Its website states that bookings are not accepted; ask the venue about takeaway.
2.58 km · straight-line distance
Praceta Nuno Ribeiro, 2765-270 Estoril
Restaurant beside Praia da Poça; its website provides a menu and contact details.
2.92 km · straight-line distance
Rua Nova da Estação 9 A, 2765-498 São João do Estoril
Café and small eatery near São João do Estoril station; its website provides a menu and takeaway information.
Take your thoughts to the bench and hear from others who have been here.
