Carrancas Palace, Art museum and palace in Miragaia, Portugal
The Carrancas Palace stands as a substantial Neoclassical building with a grand facade featuring three arches, pediments, and decorative balustrades with vases.
The palace served as headquarters for military leaders during the Peninsular War, including General Soult and General Beresford, before becoming a royal residence in 1861.
The Soares dos Reis National Museum within the palace displays Portuguese art collections, including paintings from the 16th century and furniture from multiple periods.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, with an entrance fee of 8 euros and contact available at +351 223 393 770.
The name Carrancas comes from the Moraes e Castro family coat of arms, which featured scowls or frowns when they occupied the building in 1800.
Location: Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
GPS coordinates: 41.14774,-8.62154
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:07
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