Noble House of Lázaro Leitão Aranha, Noble House of Lázaro Leitão or Quinta of Lázaro Leitão including gardens

Category: Civil Architecture > Small Palace

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Junqueira

Location

- Located on Rua da Junqueira, in Belém, Lisbon.

- Currently houses the Lusíada University.

History

- Built in the 18th century by the architect Carlos Mardel.

- It was the residence of Lázaro Leitão Aranha, Principal of the Lisbon Cathedral.

Architecture

- Features a symmetrical facade with turrets.

- Pombaline style, with a chapel integrated into the building.

Interior

- Highlights include the vestibule with a marble staircase and antique tiles.

- The chapel is decorated with tiles depicting the Passion of Christ.

Gardens

- Rectangular garden with well-maintained flowerbeds and a central lake.

Restorations

- Has undergone several restorations, especially in the 20th century.

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

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