Palácio Lauro Sodré, Art museum in Cidade Velha, Belém, Brazil
Palácio Lauro Sodré is an art museum located in Cidade Velha in Belém that displays a symmetrical neoclassical design with two stories and a decorative cornice. The building contains regional art collections arranged throughout its interior spaces and regularly presents temporary exhibitions.
The building was completed in 1771 after Governor Manuel Bernardo de Melo e Castro commissioned Italian architect Giuseppe Antonio Landi to design it. It stands as one of the most important administrative buildings from the period of Portuguese colonial rule in the region.
The palace has served as the Pará State Museum since 1994, displaying regional art that reflects the creative traditions of the Amazon region. Visitors can observe how local artists have worked and shown their pieces throughout different periods.
The museum maintains regular visiting hours and is located within the Feliz Lusitânia Tourist Complex in the historic quarter with easy access. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the cobbled streets of Cidade Velha can be uneven.
The palace witnessed the first procession of Círio de Nazaré in 1797, which marks the beginning of northern Brazil's largest religious celebration. This event has shaped the city down to the present day and makes the location a symbol of local spirituality.
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