Episcopal Palace of Pinhel

Category: Religious Architecture > Palace

District: Guarda > Pinhel > Pinhel

Location and History

, Located in Largo dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra, in the city of Pinhel, Portugal.

, Built between 1783 and 1797 during the period of the Bishopric of Pinhel, under Bishop D. José de António Pinto de Mendonça Arrais.

, Pombaline style architecture with Baroque influences, in a rectangular quadrangular plan.

Evolution of the Building's Use

, After the extinction of the Diocese in 1882, it was acquired by the Pinhel City Council between 1883 and 1887.

, Served as barracks for the 24th Infantry Regiment from 1888.

, Transformed into a Public Library in 1938.

, Used by the GNR and PSP from 1940, and as Colégio da Beira since 1954.

, Housed the Liceu from 1972.

, In 1990, it was donated to the Pinhel Socio-Educational Support Institute by the City Council.

Contemporary Use

, Since August 2014, the Episcopal Palace has housed the Casa da Cultura de Pinhel, attracting visitors to the city.

, Includes the Municipal Museum on the ground floor and the José Manuel Soares Museum on the 1st floor.

, Exhibitions dedicated to the author's work and life, highlighting historical themes of Portugal.

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

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