Gorjão Palace or Coimbras Palace

Category: Civil Architecture > Palace

District: Leiria > Bombarral > Bombarral > Bombarral e Vale Covo

Location

Center of Bombarral, Leiria district.

Other Names

Also called Cunha Coimbra Family Palace.

Style

Mannerist architecture, U-shaped plan, simple facade with coat of arms.

History

Built in the 17th century, with changes up to the 18th century. Associated with the Gorjão Henriques da Cunha Coimbra family.

Ownership

Belonged to the Gorjão Henriques family, acquired by the Bombarral City Council.

Current Use

Restored and transformed into a Municipal Museum, Library, Tourist Office and open-air auditorium.

Highlights

, Portal with coat of arms.

, Courtyard with arcades.

, Gardens around.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pal%C3%A1cio_Gorj%C3%A3o

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