Palácio da Luz, Literary academy palace in Centro, Fortaleza, Brazil

Palácio da Luz is a palace featuring Portuguese colonial architecture located in central Fortaleza, positioned along three streets and a public square. The building has a polygonal structure and houses a library with thousands of volumes alongside offices for literary activities.

The palace was built in the late 18th century and initially served as a residence for a high-ranking military official. It later became a government administrative center before transitioning to its current role as a literary institution.

This palace serves as the headquarters of the Ceará Academy of Letters, where literary events and regional writers regularly gather. It remains an active center for preserving and celebrating the written word in the local community.

The palace is situated in the historic center on Rua do Rosário and is easily accessible by foot from other downtown landmarks. Visitors should note that it functions as an active literary institution with varying hours depending on events and programming.

On 2 February 1960, under mayor Manuel Cordeiro Neto and governor Parsifal Barroso, part of the palace was demolished, damaging its architectural detail. From 29 December 1966 it housed the Ceará agricultural and livestock development company, and on 10 December 1969 the State Library of Ceará was installed here.