Episcopal Palace (Porto)
Portugal /
Norte /
Porto /
Terreiro da Sé / Terreiro da Se
World
/ Portugal
/ Norte
/ Porto
World / Portugal / Porto / Porto
palace, cultural heritage / national heritage, 18th century construction, 14th century construction
The Episcopal Palace (Portuguese: Paço Episcopal) is the former 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.
The palace is an important example of late Baroque and Rococo civil architecture in the city.
The palace is an important example of late Baroque and Rococo civil architecture in the city.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Episcopal_Palace,_Porto
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 41°8'31"N 8°36'41"W
- Freixo's Palace 3 km
- State and Palace of Arbaizenea 597 km
- Chateau Fontesteau 775 km
- Curraghmore House 1245 km
- Nonsuch Palace 1305 km
- Hampton Court Palace 1306 km
- Buckingham Palace 1322 km
- The Tower of London 1325 km
- Hartlebury Castle 1337 km
- Bishopthorpe Palace 1529 km
- Historic Centre of Porto, UNESCO World Heritage Site 0.2 km
- Ribeira 0.2 km
- Sao Nicolau 0.3 km
- Sé 0.3 km
- Cemetery of Prado do Repouso 1.5 km
- Bonfim 1.8 km
- Freixo marina 2.9 km
- Salvador Caetano 3.3 km
- Porto Oriental Park 3.6 km
- Campanhã 3.8 km