The Bishop's Palace proudly rises above the surrounding buildings and is visible from almost anywhere in the city. It is located near the Porto Cathedral and forms a kind of religious complex with it. This building was used as the residence of the Bishops of Porto until the end of the 19th century.
The history of the building begins in the distant XII or XIII century. It was here in the XIV century. celebrated the wedding of the Portuguese king Joã o I and the English princess Philippa of Lancaster. In subsequent centuries, the palace was rebuilt many times, and the last reconstruction here was carried out in the 18th century. under the leadership of Bishop Raphael de Mendons. Since then, the palace has been “flaunting” with features of baroque and rococo.
Externally, the Bishop's Palace does not make much impression; its building looks rustic, especially against the backdrop of the Cathedral.
The main facade of the palace has two rows of windows decorated with oval borders and French balconies, and the coat of arms of Bishop Raphael de Mendons stands out on the central portal. The interior of the palace is decorated in baroque and neoclassical styles. On the ground floor there is a large foyer with a grand staircase. The walls and ceiling of the foyer are decorated with frescoes, medallions and stucco, while the staircase is decorated with decorative railings and statues. Daylight enters the interior through a large glass dome on the ceiling. The palace houses the Throne Room, the Reception Hall, the Court Hall, the Hall of Mirrors, the Atrium and the Chapel.
Currently, the Bishop's Palace belongs to the state - official receptions and other events are held there, therefore access to the palace is limited and you can only admire it from the outside.
Want to see with your own eyes - tours to Portugal, Travel Agency "Hot Line", www. hot. com. ua, +38(044)592-24-26, +38(050)418-7505, +38(067)440-3682
The history of the building begins in the distant XII or XIII century. It was here in the XIV century. celebrated the wedding of the Portuguese king Joã o I and the English princess Philippa of Lancaster. In subsequent centuries, the palace was rebuilt many times, and the last reconstruction here was carried out in the 18th century. under the leadership of Bishop Raphael de Mendons. Since then, the palace has been “flaunting” with features of baroque and rococo.
Externally, the Bishop's Palace does not make much impression; its building looks rustic, especially against the backdrop of the Cathedral.
The main facade of the palace has two rows of windows decorated with oval borders and French balconies, and the coat of arms of Bishop Raphael de Mendons stands out on the central portal. The interior of the palace is decorated in baroque and neoclassical styles. On the ground floor there is a large foyer with a grand staircase. The walls and ceiling of the foyer are decorated with frescoes, medallions and stucco, while the staircase is decorated with decorative railings and statues. Daylight enters the interior through a large glass dome on the ceiling. The palace houses the Throne Room, the Reception Hall, the Court Hall, the Hall of Mirrors, the Atrium and the Chapel.
Currently, the Bishop's Palace belongs to the state - official receptions and other events are held there, therefore access to the palace is limited and you can only admire it from the outside.
Want to see with your own eyes - tours to Portugal, Travel Agency "Hot Line", www. hot. com. ua, +38(044)592-24-26, +38(050)418-7505, +38(067)440-3682
Translated automatically from Russian. View original
Comments (0)
leave a comment
Show other comments …