Palácio da Rosa, Former noble residence in Santa Maria Maior, Portugal.
Palácio da Rosa is a former noble residence in Santa Maria Maior that stretches along Escadinhas de São Cristóvão street. Its rooms are arranged around a central courtyard, with the noble floor featuring wooden decorative elements throughout.
The complex originated in 1393 when Afonso Anes Nogueira received permission to clear buildings near the church and construct this new residential site. Later it was modified and expanded with architectural features added during the 16th and 19th centuries.
The palace connects directly with São Lourenço Church, showing how religious and private spaces were historically intertwined in the life of the noble family. Visitors can still observe this relationship between residence and sanctuary today.
The site sits on elevated terrain in central Lisbon with direct access to the Mouraria neighborhood and various transport options nearby. The hilltop location offers good orientation but involves some walking when visiting the area.
The building preserves features from different periods, with the wooden decorations of the noble floor being particularly noteworthy and reflecting craftsmanship from multiple centuries. This mixture makes the architecture a time document of various building styles for visitors.
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