Palácio de Ferro, Metal building in downtown Luanda, Angola.
Palácio de Ferro is an iron-framed building with yellow walls in downtown Luanda, Angola. The structure spans two levels with metal railings and decorative tiles, arranged around a central courtyard.
The building was assembled in the 1890s from materials originally destined for Madagascar aboard a ship that ran aground on the Skeleton Coast. The salvaged pieces were repurposed in Luanda rather than discarded.
The site takes its name from the iron framework that defines its appearance. Visitors today can see how the metalwork connects with local design elements.
The building now houses rotating exhibitions and artist studios run by a local foundation. Visitors can explore the galleries and access the central garden area.
Investigation of an original iron component discovered during renovation traced its origins to a manufacturing plant in Glasgow. This Scottish source reveals the long-distance trade networks of the period.
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