Architecture Tower of Pedro-Sem



the austere facade of medieval fortress


the urban structure consists of group of architectural elements, such former-palace of monfalim , terena in old quarter of porto. south situated public gardens of palácio de cristal (crystal palace) former-torre da marca situated. torre da marca landmark indicated terminus navigation, constructed king d. john iii in 1542 orient ships along douro, , erroneously assigned torre dos terenas or torre de pedro-sem.


the tower, although suffering various alterations on centuries, maintains medieval appearance. rectangular tower, marked eastern portico @ ground floor, in addition smaller secondary rectangular opening. first floor includes 2 small rectangular friezes , additional twin-trilobed windows. meanwhile on second rectangular windows, substitute older panes. entire tower covered in merlons surmounting machillations. other facades covered 18th century palace grounds, , visible last floor (along southern , western views) include twined , trilobal windows, particularly along eastern wall.


a 1986 intervention responsible complete transformation of interior, in addition ceiling tile. little known former interior.








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