Lemos Palace or Ramalho Lemos Palace or Sotto Maior Palace

Category: Civil Architecture > Palace

District: Coimbra > Condeixa-a-Nova > Condeixa-a-Nova > Quinta da Nogueira

History and Architecture

, Baroque-style palace with an austere facade and decorative elements in the style of the time.

, Built in the 17th century and restructured in the Pombaline era, with the adjacent chapel being a highlight.

, Hosted important figures in Portuguese history, such as D. João VI, D. Miguel I, D. Maria II, among others.

, Features the coats of arms of the Ramalho and Lemos families on the main facade.

, During the French Invasions, the palace escaped unscathed, raising suspicions about the owner's loyalty to the national cause.

, Facade composed of two floors, with an entrance flanked by Corinthian columns and a balcony.

, Highlights include the quadrangular turrets and the chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Piety.

, Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1974.

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