Ribeira in Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Paço Episcopal
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Bishop’s Palace
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 1, 2023
1. Paço Episcopal / Bishop’s Palace Marker
A construção do primitivo Paço remonta aos sécs. XII-XIII. Foi feito de novo nos finais do séc. XVIII, tornando-se num dos principais palácios da cidade. O projecto é atribuído ao arquitecto Nicolau Nasoni. Nas fachadas pode apreciar-se o notável trabalho de cantaria e, no interior, a escadaria barroca e uma janela do antigo paço medieval.
(Marker Number 02.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Porto World Heritage series list.
Location. 41° 8.532′ N, 8° 36.7′ W. Marker is in Porto. It is in Ribeira. It is on Rua de Dom Hugo, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rua de Dom Hugo 2, Porto 4000, Portugal. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, Portuguese colonies, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chafariz da Rua Escura / Fountain of Rua Escura (within shouting distance of this marker); Torre de Rua de D. Pedro Pitões (within shouting distance of this marker); Sé do Porto / Porto Cathedral (within shouting
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Also see . . . Episcopal Palace, Porto (Wikipedia).
Overview: The Episcopal Palace (Portuguese: Paço Episcopal) is the residence of the bishops of Porto, in Portugal. The palace is located on a high elevation, near Porto Cathedral, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is part of the historical centre of Porto, designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO.(Submitted on September 1, 2023.)
The palace is an important example of late Baroque and Rococo civil architecture in the city.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 1, 2023
2. Paço Episcopal / Bishop’s Palace Marker
The marker is located to the right of the entrance.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 1, 2023
3. Paço Episcopal / Bishop’s Palace (taken from the cathedral tower)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 646 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
