Once upon a time there was a beautiful farm; it was called 'Our Lady of Egypt'. The farm no longer exists but the manor, known as the 'Palace of Egypt', survived for almost three centuries. It has now been restored and given a modern look becoming Oeiras new Cultural Center.
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These are amazing shots of an amazing building.
très moderne comme architecture, on dirait une maquette, c'est vraiment surprenant
very modern architecture, it looks like a model, it is really surprising
Oh it's gorgeous!
So you say the core of this beautiful building is almost 300 years old?! What a face-lift.
3 centuries? It's amazing looking! I'm completely impressed!
Great place you have here! SO many of these places are close to my heart, even more so since I live (only physically) away from our beautiful Portugal for many years now.
I love the clean white lines and the mix of the old and new. Wow!
This is a great preservation and re-use.
It's hard to believe it is that old! It's beautiful.
Is the tile 300 years old, too? Wow...
My goodness! What terrific photos, JM!
Love this building or collection of buildings. The architecture is magnificent...soaring, clean, delicious!
Great work!
Wow, they've done a good job o mixing the old with the new. It's a gorgeous building.
Fantastic!
Makes me wonder just how much restoration was done — looks absolutely modern outside. But the third photo, the floor, tiles and archways are part of the original farm? It's gorgeous.
Great choice as a Cultural Center. It's hard to imagine a building with more character and charm.
They did a beautiful job of restoration. I'm amazed at the age of this structure.
Interesting facelift. I'd like one of those when I'm 300 yrs old too.
Beautiful! I like also the the tiles on the last photo - they are wonderful!
Remarkable restoration work, specially considering this is a 300-year-old building!
God bless you!
Cezar
The last photo is outstanding!great place.
Hi JM. Did you scarify your Heliconia seed? I've grown many Lobster Claws from seed but they require some pre-treatment.
surprising and beautiful !
Excellent work of Oeiras city planners.
And you have such beautiful light there, too.
Wow, so different from the usual shots of historic buildings. I love it as a modern building. I was really surprised to read that it's a redo of an old one.
Loved the crisp white walls etc. and then BAM, the GORGEOUS blue tiles and flooring. JM , you bring us such wonderful sites. Thanks.
V
Wonderful felicitous architecture! I love the idea of mixing old parts with new elements.
I so love the Portuguese blue tiles
What a beautiful place !
I really like the striking design.
The restoration is amazing because it looks modern and contemporary. Great facelift!
I have to agree with Buenos Aires PB the design of the new elements with the old pulls everyone in . . . makes us curious and respectful at the same time. Your photos are superb . . .
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