Category: Civil Architecture > Small Palace
District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > São Domingos de Benfica
This architectural exemplar is located in the parish of São Domingos de Benfica, an area of Lisbon with a rich history and an atmosphere that, in many aspects, still evokes its past of farms and manorial estates. Although now deeply integrated into the capital's urban fabric, this locality preserves a particular character, where the presence of old dwellings and green spaces creates a distinct environment. The small palace, with its location in Lisbon, municipality of Lisbon and district of Lisbon, positions itself as a link between the city's modernity and its 19th-century rural and bourgeois heritage.
Dating from the mid-19th century, this small palace exhibits the characteristics of a manorial dwelling that sought to combine urban elegance with a certain simplicity and connection to the natural environment, typical traits of the "rustic" style in the architecture of the period. Its lines and proportions reflect the taste of the bourgeoisie of that period, often with a fusion of romantic influences and more traditional elements. It is a testament to the evolution of Lisbon's urbanism, marking the transition from a predominantly rural territory to a growing suburb, where the elites built their summer or permanent residences, seeking tranquility outside the city center.
The materials and construction techniques employed are typical of the period, conferring upon the building a robustness and durability that have allowed it to withstand the test of time. Although specific details may vary, it is common to find in these buildings the use of stonework, rendered masonry, and discreet decorative elements, which underscore their residential function and the status of their occupants. Its architectural style is an expression of the pursuit of comfort and privacy, without the formal opulence of grand palaces, but with its own distinctive dignity.
The rustic small palace from the mid-19th century, in São Domingos de Benfica, represents a valuable heritage that illustrates an important chapter in Lisbon's social and urban history. Its existence serves as a tangible record of the lifestyle and ambitions of an ascending class that, in the 19th century, shaped vast areas of the city's periphery. It is a place that invites close observation, allowing one to understand how the constructions of the time integrated into the landscape and how larger housing typologies evolved, maintaining a link with their rural roots. Its preservation contributes to the collective memory of the city and to the understanding of its complex architectural and social tapestry.
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Coordinates DD: 38.74689189818673,-9.185087857506746
Coordinates DMS: 38°44'48.8"N 09°11'6.3"W
Weather Lisboa
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