Ribeira in Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Palácio dos Condes de Azevedo

— Porto World Heritage —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

1. Palácio dos Condes de Azevedo Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Edifício construído para habitação nos sécs. XVII-XVIII. A fachada caracteriza- se pela sua sobriedade. Foi propriedade da família dos Condes de Azevedo. Em 1887 foi comprado pelo Estado e alojou desde então alguns serviços públicos.

Built as a dwelling between the XVII-XVIIIth centuries. Characterised by its sober façade, it was the property of a noble family. The State bought it in 1887 and it has since been used to house public service offices.

(Marker Number 14.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Porto World Heritage series list.

Location. 41° 8.598′ N, 8° 36.542′ W. Marker is in Porto. It is in Ribeira. Marker is on Rua de Saraiva de Carvalho, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ria de Saraiva de Carvalho 93, Porto 4000-165, Portugal. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cerca Primitiva / Early Wall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Igreja da Ordem do Terço / Church of the Order of the Rosary

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(about 150 meters away); Chafariz do Anjo / Angel Fountain (about 180 meters away); Sé do Porto / Porto Cathedral (about 210 meters away); Paço Episcopal / Bishop’s Palace (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Praça da Batalha / “Battle Square” (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Torre de Rua de D. Pedro Pitões (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rua das Flores / “Flowers Street” (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Porto.

Also see . . . Palace (Condes de Azevedo). The building has now been converted to high-end housing and rentals. This page provides some history of the structure, with the aim of convincing you as to why you would wish to stay there. (Submitted on August 31, 2023.)

Palácio dos Condes de Azevedo Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

2. Palácio dos Condes de Azevedo Marker - wide view

Palácio dos Condes de Azevedo and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

3. Palácio dos Condes de Azevedo and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.