Palácio da Bemposta, Neoclassical palace in Arroios, Portugal.
The Bemposta Palace features limestone and marble construction with tall windows, an arched doorway, and a secondary floor veranda displaying royal insignia.
Queen Catherine of Braganza commissioned the palace in 1694 upon returning from England after the death of King Charles II in 1685.
The palace chapel contains paintings by Giuseppe Troni and Thomas F. Hickey, including portraits of Portuguese royal family members and religious figures.
The palace now functions as the Portuguese Military Academy, with the chapel open to visitors since 1853.
The palace ceiling displays an ovular painting of the Virgin by Pedro Alexandrino de Carvalho surrounded by Baroque decorative elements.
Location: Arroios
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.72349,-9.13818
Latest update: May 26, 2025 08:31
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