Santa Catarina Palace

Santa Catarina Palace (Palácio de Santa Catarina)
Manorhouse (Solar)
Named for: Saint Catherine
Country	Portugal
Autonomous Region	Azores
Group	Central
Island	Terceira
Municipality	Angra do Heroísmo
Location	São Pedro
Owner	Roman Catholic Diocese of Angra
Wikimedia Commons: Palácio de Santa Catarina (Angra do Heroísmo)

Santa Catarina Palace is a palace, in Angra do Heroísmo, on the island of Terceira, in the Azores, that served as the family seat for the Corte-Real family for centuries. Today, it is the official residence of the Bishop of Angra do Heroísmo.

History

Details of the palace's courtyard and its gate to the street.

This palace was subject to restoration and maintenance works after the earthquake occurred on 1 January 1980 quite the damaged.

The palace served as the primary residence for the Corte-Real family for centuries. Pope John Paul II was housed in the palace during his visit to the Azores.

Currently the palace serves as one of the official residences of the Bishop of Angra do Heroísmo and is property of the diocese.