The Abandoned Burnay Palace in Portugal

The Burnay Palace, also known as the Palace of the Patriarchs because it was the official summer residence of the patriarchs of Lisbon, is located on Rua da Junqueira, in the parish of Alcântara.

This palace, classified as a Public Interest Building since 1982, was built by Vasco César de Meneses, and the construction work took place between 1701 and 1734.

It was later acquired by Henrique Burnay, 1st Count of Burnay, and underwent alteration and restoration work in the 19th century and more recently in the early 1940s.

The palace is currently the seat of the Rectory Services and Social Actions of the Technical University of Lisbon.