Old facilities of the O Século Newspaper or Palace of the Viscounts of Lançada

Category: Civil Architecture > Building

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Bairro Alto

Construction

18th-century building, originally owned by Manuel de Sampaio de Pina e Brederode.

"O Século" Newspaper

In 1881, the palace became the headquarters of this important newspaper, which made several modifications to the building.

Architecture

The palace blends elements of the 18th-century style with iron and glass details from the late 19th century. Highlights include the marble staircase and the antique tiles.

Importance

Classified as a Property of Public Interest due to its historical and architectural relevance.

Current Use

Today, the building houses the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Transition.

Location

Located on Rua do Século, which was called Rua Formosa in the past.

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