{"id":36812,"date":"2025-08-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/historia-do-lapa-palace\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T13:38:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:38:26","slug":"history-of-the-lapa-palace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/history-of-the-lapa-palace\/","title":{"rendered":"HISTORY OF THE LAPA PALACE"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In 1870, a viscount built a large and beautiful residence in Lisbon\u2019s Lapa district for one of his sons. When the son declined such a generous gift, the property was sold to the Count of Valen\u00e7as, Lu\u00eds Leite Pereira Jardim, who transformed it into a magnificent palace in 1877. Lu\u00eds Leite Pereira Jardim was a jurist, educator, and politician who served as a Member of Parliament in several legislatures, renowned for his interest in educational policy.<\/p>\n

With the help of the finest artists of the time \u2014 among them Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro \u2014 he renovated the residence, adding a beautiful garden and a tower from which to admire Lisbon and the River Tagus. The palace soon became famous as the setting for high-society events hosted by the Count.<\/p>\n

In 1988, the Count\u2019s heirs sold the palace to the Sim\u00f5es de Almeida family, who transformed it into a hotel, originally called Hotel da Lapa. The property underwent an extensive renovation led by architect Alberto Cruz and his son Manuel Cruz, with the main goal of preserving as much of the palace\u2019s style as possible. The stained-glass windows of the Columbano and E\u00e7a de Queir\u00f3s Rooms are original to the palace, as are the furnishings in the E\u00e7a de Queir\u00f3s Room \u2014 including a 170-year-old carpet.
\nThe Lapa Palace officially opened its doors to the public in 1992<\/p>\n

\"Royal<\/p>\n

As a five-star hotel with d\u00e9cor worthy of a royal residence, Lapa Palace has hosted many distinguished guests, including John Malkovich, Paul McCartney, Colin Farrell, Monica Bellucci, Bon Jovi, U2, Robert De Niro, Heidi Klum, The Queen, and even Prince Charles of England.<\/p>\n

Its d\u00e9cor is truly unique. Experience the comfort of an overnight stay in a palace.<\/p>\n

\"Quarto<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Discover the story of this iconic palace turned luxury hotel.<\/p>\n

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