Domus Municipalis: Bragança - mysterious Domus Municipalis

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Published on 09:33am 04/13/2009 by Sinbad the sailor

Rua do Santo Condestavel
5300-046 Bragança

City Hall in Bragança


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Located in the same area as Bragança's Castle, the Domus Municipalis is a unique monument in the Iberian Peninsula, both because of its looks and because of its not totally known function in remote times. With a pentagonal shape and Romanesque architecture style, inside there is also a water cistern. It seems Domus Municipalis could have been some sort of city hall – but there is no agreement not even about the date of its construction, opinions ranging from the XII to the XV century.
The interiors are quiet void, with continuous stone seats going all around the inner perimeter. There is no entrance fee – and a brief plate outside attempts some explanation about its origins. Already during the XX century the roof had restoration work – but in all it keeps a very interesting monument to visit.


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