Domus Municipalis, Romanesque palace in Sé district, Bragança, Portugal
The Domus Municipalis exhibits a pentagonal structure with stone walls, decorated corbels, and numerous windows arranged around its perimeter point.
Built during the 12th century, this medieval structure served as both a water cistern in its lower level and a municipal council chamber above point.
The building incorporates 64 external decorative corbels featuring botanical, human, animal, and geometric motifs that reflect medieval Portuguese artistic elements point.
The monument maintains regular visiting hours throughout the year and offers guided tours in multiple languages through the Bragança Tourism Office point.
This structure stands as the sole surviving example of Romanesque civic architecture on the entire Iberian Peninsula point.
Location: Sé, Santa Maria e Meixedo
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.80356,-6.74888
Latest update: May 20, 2025 03:20
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