Câmara Municipal de Setúbal, Setúbal
The Câmara Municipal de Setúbal (Town Hall) is a notable building in the main square in Setúbal.
This is the Praça de Bocage and is named after the writer, Manuel Bocage, a Neo-classical poet and dramatist, born in the city.
History
The Câmara Municipal de Setúbal is housed in a lovely 20th century building. The original 16th century building was unfortunately lost during a fire in 1910.
The building we see today opened finally in 1939 and was designed by the Portuguese architect Raul Lino.
The original building was constructed between 1526 and 1533 in the reign of King João III. It survived the 1755 Lisbon earthquake but was burnt down by a blaze in 1910 during celebrations for a new Republic in that year.
Nearby
Just to the south of the town hall is the Igreja de São Julião (St. Julian's Church) with a fine Manueline doorway.
A short walk west of the square is the Casa da Baía, an 18th century building, and former refuge for orphans and widows, that has been completely restored. It serves now as a cafe, art space and center for local tourism promotion. To the south is a monument to Luísa Todi (1753-1833), a famous opera singer born in the city.
Other places of interest in Setúbal include the Casa de Bocage, the Igreja de Sãnta Maria, and the worthwhile Museu do Trabalho Michel Giacometti.
To get to Setúbal take a Fertagus Line from any of Roma-Areeiro, Entrecampos, Sete Rios or Campolide.
The square is a 20 minute walk from Setúbal Station.
Hotels in Setúbal
There is a grouping of hotels located near Setúbal Station including the recommended four star Meliá Setúbal Hotel, the Hotel Arangues, three stars and the four star Luna Esperanca Centro Hotel.
Another popular hotel is the Hotel Solaris in a fine, period building near the Casa da Baía.
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