Pimenta Palace

Category: Civil Architecture > Palace

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Campo Grande

Location

The Palácio Pimenta rises majestically in the heart of Lisbon, more precisely in the Campo Grande area. This privileged location gives it a setting that, despite being integrated into the urban fabric of the Portuguese capital today, still evokes its origin as a vast rural property, a quinta, once outside the bustle of the historic city. Its presence in Campo Grande highlights it as an architectural landmark in an environment that has managed to preserve the balance between the grandeur and serenity of the once surrounding green spaces.

Historical and Architectural Features

This remarkable building is an exceptionally well-preserved example of Portuguese eighteenth-century solar architecture. Its construction took place in the first half of the 18th century, specifically between the years 1744 and 1748. It is believed that its construction was probably due to the initiative of D. João V, which underlines its importance and status from its origin. The palace exhibits the distinctive characteristics of the noble residences of the time, with a balanced composition and an intrinsic elegance that reflects the taste and opulence of the Joanine period.

Associated with a quinta, the Palácio Pimenta represents a type of noble dwelling that combined residential function with agricultural or leisure exploitation, a common practice among the wealthy classes of the 18th century. Its structure and architectural details offer an authentic perspective on the lifestyle and design of the grand estates of the period, making it a living document of the history of Portuguese civil architecture.

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