Palace of Loreto
- Original Authors:
- Vários autores
- (1791)
- Interventions:
- Porfírio Pardal Monteiro
- (1944)
About the Place
Located in the Lisbon city centre, this building is so well integrated with the surrounding streets that it is probably looked upon by many as a block rather than a building. At the back, there is a hanging garden. Dating back to the 19th century, it has had various purposes throughout history: first it was the residence of General Junot, then the house of the Ferreira Pinto Basto family, founders of the Vista Alegre porcelain factory, later a private school, and even a hotel – it is thought to have been the hotel of João da Ega from Eça de Queiroz’s novel Os Maias – and finally an insurance company, a function it has had for over a century. In recent years, the ground floor of the building has been transformed into a renowned contemporary art gallery that grants the population free access to national and international artistic projects.
Location & How to get there
Address
Largo do Chiado, 8
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Public Transportation
Bus: 24E, 28E, 758
Subway: Baixa-Chiado
General Info
Typology
Palaces and Convents, Commerce and Services
Accessibility
Partial
Photos
Photography not allowed
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