José Bonifácio Palace, Municipal palace in Santos, Brazil

José Bonifácio Palace is a neoclassical municipal building with seven stories that serves as Santos City Hall. Granite statues of Minerva and Mercury flank the main entrance, defining the building's classical appearance.

The building opened in 1939 during the coffee trade era and stands as an important landmark in Santos history. It remains one of the few public buildings in São Paulo State that has retained its original structure.

The Princess Isabel Room, now the City Council chamber, has a Bohemian crystal chandelier and four stained-glass windows representing Liberty, Justice, Charity and Nationality. The mayor's office and the Esmeraldo Tarquínio Noble Hall follow the Louis XVI style. Bronze and iron gates, alabaster chandeliers and Carrara marble floors mark the main rooms.

The building is located at Praça Visconde de Mauá and is accessible to visitors during regular weekday hours. Plan your visit on a working day and use local public transport or directional signs to reach the main entrance easily.

The Sala Princesa Isabel, on an upper floor, serves as the plenary chamber of the Santos City Council. It is lit by a Bohemian crystal chandelier and four stained-glass windows representing Liberty, Justice, Charity and Nationality. The room is named after Princess Isabel, who signed the 1888 law abolishing slavery in Brazil.