Palmela Palace – Prosecutor General's Office
- Original Authors:
- Manuel Caetano de Sousa
- (1794)
About the Place
For around 230 years, this complex of buildings and gardens has had only two uses: until 1977 it was the residence of the aristocracy and the upper bourgeoisie, and from 1982 to the present day it has been the headquarters of the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Designed by the Court Architect as his residence, it was purchased by the first Count of Póvoa at public auction in 1823. The work carried out at that time, possibly under the direction of Luigi Chiari, focused on the chapel, the noble staircase and the exterior. In the mid-19th century it was inherited by the Palmela family, who added an upper floor, a pavilion in the garden and an exterior covered in pink marble. Inside, you’ll find works by Sequeira, Vieira Portuense and Soares dos Reis, among others, in one of the richest and best-preserved examples of palatial architecture in the city.
Location & How to get there
Address
Rua da Escola Politécnica, 140
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Public Transportation
Bus: 24E, 65B, 706, 709, 720, 727, 738, 758, 773, 774
Subway: Rato
General Info
Typology
Palaces and Convents, Civic Facilities
Accessibility
Restricted
Photos
Photography allowed
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