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Palace · Guimarães, Braga
Paço dos Duques de Bragança
15th-century palace built for the first Duke of Bragança, with dozens of brick chimneys and halls with tapestries, furniture and weapons. It lies next to the castle.
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About Paço dos Duques de Bragança
The Paço dos Duques de Bragança was built in the early 15th century for D. Afonso, the illegitimate son of King D. João I and the first Duke of Bragança. The style recalls northern European palaces, with steep roofs and many brick chimneys.
The palace was abandoned when the family moved to Vila Viçosa in the Alentejo and remained in ruins for centuries. It was rebuilt between 1937 and 1959 and served as the official residence of the President of the Republic in the north.
The halls display Flemish tapestries, furniture, paintings, ceramics and arms from the 16th to 18th centuries. The banqueting hall has a wooden ceiling shaped like an inverted ship's hull.
The palace sits on the hilltop of the historic center, between the castle and Rua de Santa Maria.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one to one and a half hours.
Best time
During the day; check opening times before you go.
How to get there
It is next to the Castelo de Guimarães, atop the historic center.
Tip
Notice the brick chimneys before entering. Use the combined ticket with the castle.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Paço dos Duques de Bragança
For whom was the Paço dos Duques built?
For D. Afonso, the first Duke of Bragança, in the early 15th century.
Is the palace original?
It lay in ruins for centuries and was rebuilt between 1937 and 1959.
What is inside the palace?
Tapestries, furniture, paintings and weapons from the 16th to the 18th centuries.