Salgueiro Barons' Palace

Category: Civil Architecture > Palace

District: Leiria > Leiria > Leiria > Bairro dos Sargentos

Location

Located in Largo Cândido dos Reis, in the historical center of Leiria.

Architecture

19th-century building with Romantic and Classical influences.

Features

Elegant facade with wrought iron balconies and large windows.

Interior

Rooms with decorated ceilings, a wooden staircase, and a rooftop garden at the back.

History

Residence of the Barão do Salgueiro family, a title granted in 1864.

Current state

Private property, with some derelict areas and restoration plans underway.

Curiosity

The family coat of arms is still visible inside the building.

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