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The Palácio dos Carrancas is located in the parish of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau and Vitória, in the city, municipality and District of Porto, in Portugal. It currently houses the Soares dos Reis National Museum.

Palácio dos Carrancas has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1934.

History

Palácio dos Carrancas has a complex history both in terms of the building and its owners. It was built in 1795 to house the residence and factory of the Morais e Castro family. The brothers Morais and Castro were then owners of the Fábrica Tirados de Ouro e Prata on Rua das Carrancas, which guaranteed them great prosperity. One of the brothers, Manuel Mendes de Morais e Castro, was granted the title of first baron of Nevogilde by Queen Maria II on May 10, 1836. The name Palácio dos Carrancas, by which the palace is still known today, was popularly given in reference to the unfriendly character of its owner.

The construction of what became the most important residence in the city took place during the urban planning period coordinated by Francisco de Almada e Mendonça. The project is traditionally attributed to Joaquim da Costa Lima Sampaio, who also participated in works such as the Feitoria Inglesa and the Hospital de Santo António, designed by the English architect John Carr, forming part of a set of fundamental works of the neoclassical movement that took place in Porto. In accordance with the descriptions of the time, the interior spaces were treated with elegance and grandeur as seen on the main façade. The walls of the halls were covered with majestic allegories and landscapes painted al fresco by Italian painters.

In a column in the newspaper O Jornal do Porto on August 17, 1859, the need for the royal family to have a residence in Porto was expressed, since when the monarchs came to the city, they stayed in private homes. On the other hand, the presence of a royal palace would create a new tourist hub in Porto. Due to the high costs involved in the construction of a new building, it was proposed to adapt an existing one for this use, taking into account that there were only two buildings in the city with sufficient monumentality for this purpose: the Paço Episcopal, and the Palácio dos Carrancas. , which at the time was for sale, although there were few interested parties, due to the high price.

In 1861 the palace was acquired by Pedro V of Portugal to serve as a royal residence and to accommodate sovereigns when visiting the north of the country. During this period it was known as the Royal Palace of Torre da Marca. Although it needed repairs and improvements, the building did not undergo any significant changes, except for the elimination of the factory facilities.

Both as the residence of the Morais e Castro family and the royal family, the palace was the place chosen to house (not always with the consent of its owners) important figures from Portuguese and European history. It was the official residence of General Soult, in 1809, during the French Invasions. After the escape of Napoleon's troops, the Duke of Wellington established his headquarters and residence there. Later, many other personalities from the liberating army stayed there, such as General Beresford and Prince William of Nassau. During the Siege of Porto it also served as the headquarters of the King of Portugal, D. Pedro IV, who, fearing that Miguelist artillery could enter the city, settled there for four months.

With a wide range of visits, the palace welcomed King D. Luís I and Queen D. Maria Pia, King D. Carlos and Queen D. Amélia, as well as King D. Manuel II. Except for sovereign visits, the palace was practically unused. This situation worsened with the Implantation of the Portuguese Republic on October 5, 1910 and the consequent royal exile.

Manuel II of Portugal, in his will dated 1915, and known after his death in 1932, ordered the handover of the palace to Santa Casa da Misericórdia, so that a hospital could be installed there. The State acquired the palace from Misericórdia to house the National Museum of Soares dos Reis, which opened in 1942.

From 1992 onwards, the palace underwent extensive remodeling and expansion, with a project designed by architect Fernando Távora, completed in 2001.

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GPS 41.147725970955115, -8.621531140626749

The Palácio dos Carrancas is located in the parish of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau and Vitória, in the city, municipality and District of Porto, in Portugal. It currently houses the Soares dos Reis National Museum.

Palácio dos Carrancas has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1934.

History

Palácio dos Carrancas has a complex history both in terms of the building and its owners. It was built in 1795 to house the residence and factory of the Morais e Castro family. The brothers Morais and Castro were then owners of the Fábrica Tirados de Ouro e Prata on Rua das Carrancas, which guaranteed them great prosperity. One of the brothers, Manuel Mendes de Morais e Castro, was granted the title of first baron of Nevogilde by Queen Maria II on May 10, 1836. The name Palácio dos Carrancas, by which the palace is still known today, was popularly given in reference to the unfriendly character of its owner.

The construction of what became the most important residence in the city took place during the urban planning period coordinated by Francisco de Almada e Mendonça. The project is traditionally attributed to Joaquim da Costa Lima Sampaio, who also participated in works such as the Feitoria Inglesa and the Hospital de Santo António, designed by the English architect John Carr, forming part of a set of fundamental works of the neoclassical movement that took place in Porto. In accordance with the descriptions of the time, the interior spaces were treated with elegance and grandeur as seen on the main façade. The walls of the halls were covered with majestic allegories and landscapes painted al fresco by Italian painters.

In a column in the newspaper O Jornal do Porto on August 17, 1859, the need for the royal family to have a residence in Porto was expressed, since when the monarchs came to the city, they stayed in private homes. On the other hand, the presence of a royal palace would create a new tourist hub in Porto. Due to the high costs involved in the construction of a new building, it was proposed to adapt an existing one for this use, taking into account that there were only two buildings in the city with sufficient monumentality for this purpose: the Paço Episcopal, and the Palácio dos Carrancas. , which at the time was for sale, although there were few interested parties, due to the high price.

In 1861 the palace was acquired by Pedro V of Portugal to serve as a royal residence and to accommodate sovereigns when visiting the north of the country. During this period it was known as the Royal Palace of Torre da Marca. Although it needed repairs and improvements, the building did not undergo any significant changes, except for the elimination of the factory facilities.

Both as the residence of the Morais e Castro family and the royal family, the palace was the place chosen to house (not always with the consent of its owners) important figures from Portuguese and European history. It was the official residence of General Soult, in 1809, during the French Invasions. After the escape of Napoleon's troops, the Duke of Wellington established his headquarters and residence there. Later, many other personalities from the liberating army stayed there, such as General Beresford and Prince William of Nassau. During the Siege of Porto it also served as the headquarters of the King of Portugal, D. Pedro IV, who, fearing that Miguelist artillery could enter the city, settled there for four months.

With a wide range of visits, the palace welcomed King D. Luís I and Queen D. Maria Pia, King D. Carlos and Queen D. Amélia, as well as King D. Manuel II. Except for sovereign visits, the palace was practically unused. This situation worsened with the Implantation of the Portuguese Republic on October 5, 1910 and the consequent royal exile.

Manuel II of Portugal, in his will dated 1915, and known after his death in 1932, ordered the handover of the palace to Santa Casa da Misericórdia, so that a hospital could be installed there. The State acquired the palace from Misericórdia to house the National Museum of Soares dos Reis, which opened in 1942.

From 1992 onwards, the palace underwent extensive remodeling and expansion, with a project designed by architect Fernando Távora, completed in 2001.

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