Episcopal Palace of Porto

Category: Religious Architecture > Palace

District: Porto > Porto > Porto > Sé

Residence of the Bishops of Porto

The Episcopal Palace was the former residence of the city's bishops, located next to Porto Cathedral, in the historical heart of the city.

Monumental Classification

Classified as a National Monument since 1910, the Palace is an important historical and cultural landmark.

Influence of Nicolau Nasoni

The famous architect Nicolau Nasoni, also responsible for remarkable works in the city, left his mark on the design of the west and south facades, with a Baroque architecture full of elegance and grandeur.

Panoramic View

Being located in an elevated position, the building offers a privileged view over the historical center of Porto.

Baroque Facade

The structure stands out for its baroque windows, with a total of 24 on the upper floor, decorated with wrought iron balconies.

Historical Importance

Between 1916 and 1956, the Palace served as the headquarters of the Porto City Council, while the City Hall was being built.

Palatial Interior

The Palace has spacious halls, filled with period furniture and an impressive noble staircase with rich decorative details, which do justice to the palatial style.

Belongs to the State

Currently, the building is owned by the State and has recently undergone restorations that have recovered its splendor.

Historical Library

Bishop D. Luís Pires was responsible for one of the major renovations, expanding the space and organizing the important library of the Palace.

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

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