Iron Palace
Palácio de Ferro
A 19th-century prefabricated cast-iron building said to have been designed by Eiffel's studio, distinguished by its yellow external galleries.
The Iron Palace is a two-storey building made entirely of prefabricated cast-iron components, shipped to Luanda in the late 19th century. It is often said to have been designed by the studio of Gustave Eiffel, the designer of the Eiffel Tower, though this is unconfirmed. Its exterior is wrapped in yellow ironwork galleries and ornate floral railings, which stand out among the modern high-rises of the lower town. After restoration it is used as a cultural space, and interior opening hours vary, so most visitors are happy to photograph the exterior. It sits in the lower town behind the Marginal, near the National Bank, and can be visited on foot along the way.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior opening times vary
Nearby sights
- National Bank of Angola Building
- Marginal de Luanda (Avenida 4 de Fevereiro)
- National Museum of Natural History
- Church of Our Lady of Carmo
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Remedies
- National Museum of Anthropology
- Fortress of São Miguel
- Mausoleum of Agostinho Neto