Palmela Palace
19th century summer residence in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Palmela Palace (Portuguese: Palácio Palmela), also known as the Conceição Velha, was a summer residence in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal built for the Duke and Duchess of Palmela in 1874. It is considered to be a major example of the so-called summer architecture of the Cascais area.[1]
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Palmela Palace in Cascais | |
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Alternative names | Palácio Palmela or Conceição Velha |
General information | |
Type | Summer residence |
Architectural style | English Gothic |
Location | Cascais, Portugal |
Coordinates | 38°42′04.1″N 09°24′48.7″W |
Construction started | 1874 |
Client | Duke of Palmela |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Thomas Henry Wyatt |
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