Lisbon City Hall, Neoclassical town hall in Santa Maria Maior, Portugal
Lisbon City Hall is a neoclassical building featuring a monumental facade with a central balcony, large pediment, and decorative sculptures. The structure displays multiple stories with symmetrical window arrangements and ornamental details typical of 19th-century civic architecture.
The original building was destroyed by fire in 1863, after which architect Domingos Parente da Silva designed a replacement completed between 1865 and 1880. This neoclassical structure became the new seat of municipal government and has served the city since its completion.
Inside, a monumental staircase displays paintings by 19th-century Portuguese artists that reflect the city's artistic pride. These works remain visible to visitors exploring the interior spaces.
The building sits in Praça do Município in the heart of the old city and welcomes visitors interested in viewing its architecture. Plan time to explore the exterior facade and accessible interior spaces, particularly if you wish to examine the decorative details and painted staircases.
The building survived a fire in 1996 that damaged its upper floors, triggering restoration work that aligned with the original architectural vision. The restoration brought the structure back to how it was originally designed to appear.
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