Penafiel Palace

Penafiel Palace
Portuguese: Palácio Penafiel
The main gate and facade of the Palace
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General information
TypePalace
Architectural stylePombaline
LocationSanta Maria Maior
Country Portugal
Coordinates38°42′39.1″N 9°8′3.8″W / 38.710861°N 9.134389°W / 38.710861; -9.134389
Opened17th century
OwnerPortuguese Republic
Technical details
MaterialMixed masonry
Design and construction
Architect(s)António Tomás da Fonseca

The Palace of the Counts of Penafiel (Portuguese: Palácio dos Condes de Penafiel), commonly known as Penafiel Palace (Palácio Penafiel) and also referred as Palace of the Postmaster-General (Palácio do Correio-Mor), is a palace in Portugal, located in the Santa Maria Maior parish, Lisbon. It presently serves as the global headquarters of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries, also known as the Lusophone Community.


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