Palácio da Bolsa Portugal Postcard

The Palácio da Bolsa in Porto is a 19th-century Neoclassical gem, built to impress European business leaders. While the exterior is austere, the interior is a riot of decorative styles, culminating in the spectacular Arabian Room, inspired by the Alhambra in Granada. The Arabian Room is covered in intricate Moorish-style carvings and stained wood, gilded with gold leaf that glows under the chandeliers. The Hall of Nations, with its massive glass dome and coats of arms from around the world, provides a grand, sun-drenched contrast to the more intimate, exotic carvings of the palace's private chambers.