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1395 The First Record of Belida
March 6, 2026
In 1395, the name Belida appears in records tied to the Order of Christ. What began as cultivated land within the Comenda da Beselga would endure for centuries, shaping the estate known today as Villa Dona Belida.
The Day Villa Dona Belida Began to Breathe Again
May 3, 2023
The first day at Villa Dona Belida begins with clearing years of neglect. Hidden calçadas emerge from beneath the grass, ivy is removed from the old walls, and the historic estate slowly begins to breathe again.
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Occasional notes from Belida, restoration, land, and life at the estate.
