It belonged to João das Regras, “Minister”and counsellor of Dom João I. It was kept intact until the earthquake of 1755, suffering later profound changes.

Old building, with tiled façade.

Also referred to as Palácio dos Galvão Mexia, belonged to Pepper Family and, according to legend, was built by Dom João V to the Madre Paula, Abbess of Odivelas. The 18TH century Italian influence is notorious, with adaptations to national taste. Underline-if some tiled rooms, dated 1746. In 1968, with Raul Lino project, was recovered and adapted the Municipal Museum.

Is a project by Ventura Terra dated 1913. It was the first building with facade facing the Parque Eduardo VII, bringing her the main decorative elements contrasting with the simplicity of the remaining facades. The Freestone adornments are the workshops of Pardal Monteiro, the silharias of Jacob Lopes da Silva and the sculptural group that shoots the facade is by Arthur Prat. Currently serves as headquarters for the order of engineers.