Palácio da Cerca

Palácio da Cerca is a manor house in Almada built between the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The structure combines Baroque and Romantic architectural elements on a hilltop with direct views toward the Tagus River and Lisbon.

This Portuguese manor house was built between the late 17th and early 18th centuries. During this transitional period, the building incorporated architectural styles spanning Baroque and Romantic movements.

The palace functions as a Contemporary Art Center since 1993, hosting exhibitions across its rooms. Visitors encounter current artistic expressions and drawing works displayed throughout the spaces.

The site includes exhibition rooms spread across multiple spaces plus a documentation center with resources about contemporary art. Best explored by moving systematically through the rooms and outdoor grounds that include a botanical garden.

The outdoor grounds include O Chão das Artes, a botanical garden that blends plants with artistic installations. This space serves as an open-air gallery where living plants and artistic works interact together.

Location: Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas

GPS coordinates: 38.68398,-9.15895

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:08