Category: Civil Architecture > Palace
District: Évora > Évora > Évora > São Mamede, Sé, São Pedro e Santo Antão
Built by order of King Afonso V to be a royal palace outside the castle, expanded by subsequent monarchs.
Vasco da Gama received here the command of the squadron to discover the sea route to India; Gil Vicente presented six autos dedicated to queens in this palace.
Inhabited by King Manuel I, King João III, King Sebastião, and Philip III.
In 1616, part of the building was ceded to Franciscan friars and adapted into dormitories.
In 1834, after the extinction of religious orders, the palace was partially destroyed for the installation of the Municipal Market and other institutions.
The complex was sold and almost completely destroyed.
The only substantial part remaining, an example of the Manueline style with Renaissance influences. Used as a Military Depot, allowing its preservation.
Composed of a ground floor with a gallery, closed pavilion, and porch, and an upper floor with halls and a Moorish vestibule. Externally, the turret with a Manueline door stands out.
1.3 million euros invested in the requalification of the building.
, Opening of a new entrance to the street.
, Interpretive center with a permanent exhibition area, temporary exhibition hall, and conference room.
, Elevator platform for people with reduced mobility.
, New sanitary facilities, air conditioning and soundproofing systems in the conference room.
, Modernization of the lighting.
Located in the Union of Parishes of Évora (São Mamede, Sé, São Pedro and Santo Antão), Évora, Portugal.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palácio_de_Dom_Manuel
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.56777738868699,-7.909238332019544
Coordinates DMS: 38°34'4.0"N 07°54'33.3"W
Weather Évora
On-duty Pharmacy Évora
