Palace of Lions

The Palace of the Lions is a building of historical significance that currently houses the government of Maranhão. The building was built several centuries ago. The first building of the Palace of Lions was built in 1624 on the site of a French fort. Since then, the building has been rebuilt more than once. Until now, there is a building built of stone and lime in 1766.

The facade of the Palace of Lions is made in colonial style. Until now, on the facade there is a coat of arms with the image of a lion's nape. In the Palace of Lions there is furniture that was brought here in the XVIII century. Many of the furniture items are still used by parliamentarians.

In addition to the government, the Palace of Lions is the residence of the local governor. The governor's rooms are richly decorated and have various decorative objects, many of which were brought here from European countries. Only local residents have access to the Palace of Lions - if they have an identity document.