Palace of the Dukes of Braganza

Category: Civil Architecture > Palace

District: Braga > Guimarães > Guimarães > Centro Histórico e Zona de Couros

History

, Built in the 15th century on the initiative of Afonso I of Braganza.

, Reflects the Burgundian style, inspired by travels throughout Europe.

, Went through a period of abandonment and ruin over the following centuries.

, Adapted as a military barracks during the French invasions in 1807.

Reconstruction and Current State

, Between 1937 and 1959, underwent extensive reconstruction work.

, Project led by architect Rogério de Azevedo.

, Currently, it is a service of the Regional Directorate of Culture of the North.

, The building includes the Museum (1st floor), the Presidency of the Republic (2nd floor) and cultural spaces (ground floor).

National Monument

, Classified as a National Monument since 1910.

Museum Collections

, Flemish and French tapestries.

, Oriental rugs.

, Period furniture.

, Chinese porcelain.

, Notable paintings, such as the Pascal Lamb attributed to Josefa de Óbidos and the portrait of D. Catarina de Bragança.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paço_dos_Duques_de_Bragança_(Guimarães)

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt