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Episcopal Palace, Porto

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Episcopal Palace, Porto
Episcopal Palace, Porto. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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The Episcopal Palace (Portuguese: Paço Episcopal) is the residence of the bishops of Porto, in Portugal. The palace is located on a high elevation, near Porto Cathedral, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is part of the historical centre of Porto, designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

The palace is an important example of late Baroque and Rococo civil architecture in the city.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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