Old Bragança Municipal Halls or Domus Municipalis

Category: Civil Architecture > Palace

District: Bragança > Bragança > Bragança > Cidadela

Location

- Located in the city of Bragança, Portugal.

Romanesque Architecture

- It is a notable example of civil architecture in the Romanesque style on the Iberian Peninsula.

National Monument

- Classified as a National Monument since 1910.

History

- Built in the 12th century.

- Its original function is a matter of debate among scholars.

- Possibly served as a water cistern, but there are uncertainties about this.

- Known as "Domus Municipalis" in Latin, which means "Municipal House" in English, as it was used as the Town Hall by the Municipal Administration of Bragança.

Characteristics

- Built in stone masonry.

- Features an irregularly pentagonal floor plan.

- Below ground level, it has a vaulted cistern.

Visitation

- Open to the public for tourist visits.

- The site offers a unique opportunity to experience the Romanesque architecture of the region.

- Access to the interior of the building to appreciate the vaulted cistern and architectural details.

Historical Heritage

- Represents an important historical legacy of the city of Bragança.

- Allows tourists to explore the local culture and history.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domus_Municipalis_de_Bragança

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