ROOM SIZE LANTERN

Palácio dos Biscainhos, Braga. Walls clad in painted tin, wooden windows.

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Palácio dos Biscainhos, Braga

THE BRITISH FACTORY, PORTO

The British Factory in Porto, Portugal, has a long history which can be researched anywhere online. What matters to us here is that it is a beautiful surviving example of British Palladianism in Portugal, brought about by a centuries-old trade agreement and the Port wine business between the two countries. It has jib windows, a cantilevered stone staircase, numerous examples of Georgian furniture (most built in Portugal after English examples) and of course the perfectly proportioned facades, of which a great model exists inside.
We are visiting this building in two days - Wednesday the 28th. There are no more vacancies, unfortunately, but shoot us an email and we'll let you know when the next tour comes up!

STAIR HALL

 

Palacete Pinto Leite, Porto