Category: Civil Architecture > Manor House / Stately Mansion
District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Campo Pequeno
The Leitão Palace stands in the city of Lisbon, in the Campo Pequeno area. Distinctive and isolated on Rua Marquês da Fronteira, the building benefits from an elevated position relative to the public road, which gives it an imposing appearance. It is set within a vast plot of land, surrounded by a garden and a walled and fenced park, creating its own private and secluded environment in the urban heart of the capital.
Built at the beginning of the 20th century, in 1904, the Leitão Palace was designed by the Venetian architect Nicola Bigaglia, a prominent figure who developed much of his work in Portugal. The building stands out for its sober architecture and the regularity of its facades, which harmonize with the surrounding green spaces. Its scale and placement give it a remarkable presence in the urban landscape.
The main facade, facing east, is particularly striking. It features a large terrace and an elegant gallery supported by Ionic columns, elements that transform into a spacious balcony on the upper floor. The side elevations include details such as a porch on the south side and a circular-plan body to the north, which incorporates a belvedere, enriching the structure's complexity and beauty.
Although its facade reveals sobriety, the interior of the Leitão Palace surprises with the richness and diversity of its decorative elements. The different compartments display a romantic and eclectic artistic intervention, where styles such as Empire, Neo-Pompeian, and Louis XVI can be observed, reflecting a variety of aesthetic trends of the period.
The ceilings and walls are adorned with elaborate decorative paintings, complemented by woodwork, known as boiseries, and stucco details. The grand staircase, a central point of the building, is enhanced by an impressive stained-glass window by Ricardo Leone, dated 1920. Also found in the palace is a ceiling painting in one of the noble halls, signed by J. Ribeiro Júnior in 1921, testifying to the collaboration of notable artists of the time in its creation.
The Leitão Palace was built in 1904, commissioned by José Pinto Leitão, a figure known as the "Crown Jeweler". Its construction, designed by the Venetian Nicola Bigaglia, a renowned architect in Lisbon at the time, reflects the desire to create an imposing residence with artistic refinement befitting its owner. In its early years, this palace was a sumptuous home, ideal for the grand celebrations of Lisbon's high society at the beginning of the 20th century.
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Coordinates DD: 38.733340171111, -9.1556664711111
Coordinates DMS: 38°44'0.0"N 09°09'20.4"W
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