Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Palácio de Bolsa / Stock Exchange Palace
— Porto World Heritage —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023
1. Palácio de Bolsa / Stock Exchange Palace Marker
A construção do Palácio da Bolsa, sede da Associação Comercial do Porto, iniciou-se em 1842, no local do antigo convento de S. Francisco. O seu projecto é da autoria do arquitecto Joaquim da Costa Lima. O vestíbulo que dá acesso ao pátio das Nações está coberto por uma estrutura metálica envidraçada. No interior do Palácio destaca-se o "Salão Árabe", inspirado no Palácio de Alhambra, bem como esculturas de Soares dos Reis e Teixeira Lopes.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Porto World Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 41° 8.472′ N, 8° 36.923′ W. Marker is in Porto. Marker is on Rua da Bolsa, on the right when traveling south
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monumento ao Infante D. Henrique / Monument to Prince Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); Igreja da Ordem S. Francisco / Church of São Francisco (within shouting distance of this marker); Igreja de S. Nicolau / Church of Saint Nicholas (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercado Ferreira Borges (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa do Despacho / Dispatch House (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa do Infante (Alfândega Velha) / House of the Prince (former customs house) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Capela de Na Sra do Ó / “Senhora do Ó” Chapel (about 90 meters away); Feitoria Inglesa / British Trading Post (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Porto.
Also see . . . Palácio da Bolsa (Wikipedia).
Overview and History: The Stock Exchange Palace (Portuguese: Palácio da Bolsa) is a historical building in Porto, Portugal. The palace was built in the 19th century by the city's Commercial Association (Portuguese: Associação Comercial do Porto) in Neoclassical style. It is located in the Infante(Submitted on December 6, 2023.)D. Henrique Square in the historical centre of Porto, designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 20232. Palácio de Bolsa / Stock Exchange Palace Marker - wide view
The Palácio da Bolsa is located beside the St Francis Church of Porto, which was once part of the St Francis Convent, founded in the 13th century. In 1832, during the Liberal Wars, a fire destroyed the cloisters of the convent, sparing the church. In 1841, Queen Mary II donated the convent ruins to the merchants of the city, who decided to use the spot to build the seat of the Commercial Association.
Building work began in 1842 following the plans of Porto architect Joaquim da Costa Lima Júnior, who designed a Neoclassical palace of Palladian influence, inspired by previous structures built in the city. Most of the palace was finished by 1850, but the decoration of the interior was only completed in 1910 and involved several different artists.
The Palácio da Bolsa has been classified as a National Monument since 1982.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023
3. Palácio de Bolsa / Stock Exchange Palace and marker
circa 1910
4. Edifício de Bolsa
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
