Palácio Carvalhal Esmeraldo - Funchal, Madeira
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N 32° 38.988 W 016° 54.514
28S E 320994 N 3614073
The Carvalhal Esmeraldo palace was built by Francisco Antonio Câmara Leme in 1758 as his family home. Today the building hosts Funchal City Hall.
Waymark Code: WMD4CV
Location: Arquipélago da Madeira, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/17/2011
Views: 20
The Carvalhal Esmeraldo palace was built by Francisco Antonio Câmara Leme in 1758 on top of a previous construction. After, it had various owners and tenants.
In the early nineteenth century was owned by D. Joanna Teresa, daughter of Joana de Carvalhal and her husband, Francisco Roque de Albuquerque Figueirôa, the sergeant-major of Funchal.
In 1868, the Municipality of Funchal rented and moved into the building andm shortly after, they came to acquire it in 1883.
In 1940, with the town council chaired by Dr. Ferando Ornelas, the building and the surroundings are subject to major overhaul, being as we know it today, confronted with large square dominated by a fountain. The project architects were Raúl Lino and Carlos Ramos.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1758
Additional Dates of Construction:
1940
Architectural Period/Style: Baroque Rococo
Landscape Designer (if known): Raúl Lino and Carlos Ramos
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Family Residence
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
See long description.
Main Material of Construction: Masonry, Stone, Wood, cast Iron, Tiles
Private/Public Access: Public with resctricted areas
Admission Fee (if applicable): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Related Website: [Web Link]
Rating: 
Architect (if known): Not listed
Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed
Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
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