Banqueting Hall

The Ducal Palace was ordered built during the first half of the 15th century. However, information regarding that century on the interior design is not completely reliable.

From the 1930’s to the 1950’s, the Ducal Palace was rebuilt based on the remains of the building that was, at that time, in ruins. However, it was important to think about how it had been structured.

After the re-construction work of the Palace was completed, the Commission whose aim was to ‘furnish’ the building, decided to decorate this Hall as if it had been a Banqueting Hall. This went in line with the fact that the building was also designated as one of the official Residences of the Portuguese President so, on several occasions, important Receptions took place here.