Palácio da Aclamação, Nineteenth-century palace in Campo Grande, Salvador, Brazil.
Palácio da Aclamação is a nineteenth-century residence in Salvador's Campo Grande neighborhood, built with French-influenced architectural style. The building features stone balconies, ornate window frames, and decorative details arranged symmetrically across its facade, creating a formal appearance typical of that period.
The building was bought in 1894 by merchant Miguel Francisco Rodrigues de Moraes from the widow Anna Carolina Ribeiro Miranda. After his death in 1895, his widow Clara César de Moraes sold it to the state government on 11 September 1911 for thirty contos de reis. Following the bombardment of Salvador in January 1912, governor J. J. Seabra moved in on 7 July 1912, and the palace served as the governors' official residence for 55 years.
The rooms inside display collections that reflect the tastes and status of upper-class residents from the 1800s, including imported carpets, crystals, and works by Brazilian artist Presciliano Silva. Walking through these spaces gives a sense of how wealthy families furnished and decorated their homes during that era.
The palace is located along Avenida Sete de Setembro and open to visitors during weekday business hours. Arriving during morning or early afternoon gives you enough time to explore the rooms and exterior at a comfortable pace.
In the entrance hall, on the left, a silver plaque records the visit of Queen Elizabeth II of England and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on 3 November 1968. The palace also hosted many other official receptions during its 55 years as the governors' residence.
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