Exploring an Amazing 18th Century Estate - The Palace of Patriarchs

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In this episode we're exploring the Burnay Palace in Portugal. It dates back to 1701 but has been extensively renovated in the early 19th century. Most recently, it has been used for the Technical University of Lisbon, however it has been vacant for the past decade.
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[@joshuaayres8932]

This is a treat to see a 300+ year old building that is still near livable. The beauty of this amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@tartarughaninja4]

you obviously didn't wander around the Mediterranean? city center houses are about 5 centuries old. our old house was build around 1700, with minimum renovations people still live inside. neighbors have apartments for rent..

[@hhelina]

it's not 300+ years old if it's from 18th century. there was a very huge earthquake/tsunami/fire in lisbon in 1755 that destroyed almost everything in the city except for some specific parts. 200+ just like large portions of lisbon incl the house i live in

[@Gooner184]

@Gina Parker Shut up

[@charliemurray2648]

@Gina Parker I highly doubt that

[@imshid]

@@tartarughaninja4 but it’s not abandoned lol, kinda the point of the channel.

[@6732Louise]

The building isn't in too bad condition I hope someone saves it, it's incredible

[@skycloud4802]

Yes the architecture is beautiful

[@murry001]

would take millions upon millions to save it.

[@TheCoolDave]

@@murry001 That is the sad part... It would cost too much to rebuilt/renovate it. So instead of fixing it, it will sit there and rot till it falls down. It's like some parts of it are about to...

[@Plaid84]

It’s starting to get all tagged now so

[@denigong9708]

@@murry001 you gotta think about it this way.. People spend 100 plus million on items. Things that have no real value to living and life. If I were a billionaire id buy that place and pay whatever make it livable

[@andriaduncan5032]

I love when your intro ends with "...what remains," rather than "...what's left." There's a good reason for that preference. All my life (61 yrs now!) I've been aware that sometimes when driving down some roads, off in the trees you can see old dilapidated houses and other bldgs, falling down, maybe boarded up, just plainly abandoned, grown over, and forgotten, and always, all my life, I've always thought "I wonder what it looks like inside." So when I first became aware of the urbex phenomenon about 5-6 yrs ago, via, at first, still photos of abandoned homes and bldgs, I was immediately hooked -- then I learned there were videos of it, on KZbin, and OH happy day! when I discovered The Proper People, because you guys approach it responsibly, respectfully, with zero click bait, and never with an eye to destroying anything, but only with documenting urban decay, and having fun while doing it -- and trying to stay out of trouble! But still... that morbid fascination is there. That morbid fascination just CRIES OUT for "...what remains," rather than the very pedestrian "...what's left."

[@danh4486]

I can't fathom what this place could possibly be repurposed as. But there has to be a point where we embrace keeping buildings alive for the purpose of Preservation and Admiration! I have no desire to ride a rollercoaster. I do desire to walk the hallways and just admire the incredible ingenuity, engineering and art of what has been built! Pyramids are cool. But at what point are we going to embrace arcature built within "modern" record?

[@Starhung1]

You’ve never been to Europe huh? 😂 literally everything is preserved and turned into museums or galleries; it would be right up your alley

[@MrCarGuy]

@@Starhung1 There are countless estates in Europe that have been left to rot, some even shown on this channel. This is nonsense.

[@Revkor]

a small hotel going on the theme of the building

[@Muonium1]

meh. not everything can be saved. Here a 3 century old building is an amazing artifact, in Europe it's nouveau Disneyfied trash.

[@Starhung1]

@@MrCarGuy So that’s a no you haven’t been? 🤣

[@nicklombardi5345]

This is honestly one of your best explorations I have seen. So much detail inside and unfortunately a lot of it was covered up. Just glad it's not vandalized and covered with graffiti.

[@GreenAppelPie]

I cannot imagine anyone wanting to vandalize it

[@auroramorris8727]

I agree 👍❤️💯

[@michailokeefeMooMoo]

@@auroramorris8727 but there’s always some idiots out there that will. Just hope this video bring unwanted attention to it I would hate to see it damaged

[@tatertot4208]

@@michailokeefeMooMoo considering the fact that they don't have as many views as normal KZbinrs on every video I'd say that it's not going to be a problem

[@vaprex]

@@michailokeefeMooMoo Actually, I hope it *doesn't* bring unwanted attention to it. I never understood the mentality of people that paint and/or vandalize stuff that isn't theirs... I just don't get it.

[@astrixistheman]

I super hope this place gets some love. It would make an amazing art gallary. I cant belive those 3D paintings. It got me thinking, if we wanted to recreate complex cavings on todays days walls. what do we even put? These are all angles or symbols of society at the time, what we gonna put? a mobile phone?

[@bretthowell5592]

Idk man people say that but I literally educated myself via the internet through a phone, still have to complete it but that wouldn't have happened if not for a smartphone....local teachers weren't going to I can tell you that lol We have the world's information at our beck and call....I can't complain....just have to dodge the many pitfalls that come with it like isolation,porn,drugs etc...... I'm a history buff... the more I look into the past though the more I appreciate the age I live in for its modern medicine, relaxed attitudes on racism and poverty,addiction etc etc.... PC overkill and mumble rap are the 2 worst effects of the times imo

[@djdeich]

Wow this is amazing. Sad to see it sitting empty like this. Could imagine cool public uses as it's really close to the city center. At least it seems like they are maintaining the roofs to keep rain out and slow down further decay. Hope it'll have a brighter future.

[@NotTheAverageGamerz]

This channel is without a doubt the best Abandoned channel on all of KZbin. Have been uploading consistent amazing videos for years now without click bait, and I always look forward to the uploads. Whenever I see a new video I Watch the videos on my 4k TV to see the most detail 👍 Also someone should definitely save this building. Still in pretty decent condition. 8:06 woah !! Absolutely crazy.

[@everyhumandies]

No it's not. They openly disclose these locations. Now, if you go inside, their open invitation has brought along taggers, and it's coated in shit graffiti. These dudes see all kinds of amazing places but they OUT them to everyone on their channel. Really REALLY stupid on their part. And they could care less. Thanks a lot, guys. As long as you get there before anyone else and it's pristine for YOU, who cares what happens to them after that? 👎🤬

[@mancamiatipoola]

I love these old world buildings! The garden and the two glass houses were so beautiful. At 8:50 the lady from the drawing was a naval engineer and the man across from her was a cartographer. The details of their profession is in the drawing. They must have been the original couple that stayed in this house. 12:44 that was the music room. Not only do the musical decorations give it away but also the canvas and the tapistries on the walls had the role of sound dampening. In our modern world we use egg cartons or foam black piramids for sound dampening, in the old world they used large textile paintings... TY for making this!

[@Andy_Dines]

Someone's display of wealth just sitting there abandoned and decaying, wow! The doors are open and there is little or no vandalism, that's pretty amazing. Hats off to the people of Portugal!

[@shannonrickard8605]

"Let's be careful looking out this window so we don't get seen." *Proceeds to stand directly in the window* 😂 This building is incredible. The artwork in the main entry is mindblowing. I had no idea it was just painted until you said that. It's too bad they covered up so much of it. I will never understand that. Why not embrace the beautiful architecture when repurposing an old building? Absolutely no one would rather look at a drop ceiling than cherubs and stain glass.

[@sarahshanahan2222]

Just a wild guess? Maybe save $$ on heating and cooling? Nevertheless it's a shame

[@N.Cognito]

The lack of graffiti is awesome. It's nice to see a place like this and it's not spray painted over. That mansion is beautiful.

[@pb7491]

Yes, put that in the UK/USA and there would be scrawlings all over the place.

[@zerofox7347]

@@pb7491 you’re right and as someone from the UK I’m utterly embarrassed about that!

[@pb7491]

@@zerofox7347 same, also UK. Graffiti has its place, but its rarely used in the right manner. Shame.

[@everyhumandies]

It will be soon enough thanks to these clowns. They out every place they go, including video of how to get in. And now it's got graffiti. Ronin went and the grand staircase got tagged...these guys don't seem to care though. As long as they get to see it and they get their likes, who cares about the fate of the location? It absolutely sucks.

[@random22026]

17:41 Quite possibly a griffin. 🤔 Incredible photography and documentation. As you say: beautiful architecture, beautiful decay. Bryan was so tempted to turn that crank connected to the massive lantern! 😂In every video, he's the one compelled to push buttons, turn handles, knobs, and levers, to see if it still works--he never disappoints! 🤣The things you two do to 'get the shot'--that spiral staircase alone was worth the gamble, but wow--♥in your 👄time! 🙌

[@jeffrapier947]

Cockatrice was my first thought.

[@7passionstar]

I thought Phoenix.

[@EphemeralProductions]

either way, he is pretty cool lookin! :) love him. :)

[@EphemeralProductions]

@@jeffrapier947 now i shall have to look those up. Never heard of them. lol

[@7passionstar]

@@EphemeralProductions - Let me know what you think after your research. 😁

[@matthewanderson7766]

Imagine how beautiful it was 300 years ago it would've been breathtaking to see it then thanks so much for showing us place we couldn't even imagine

[@oliviamoers6606]

I have said it before and I will say it again. You guys are my hero’s when it comes to abandoned exploration. You have so much respect for the things of old and lives others lived, leaving nothing but footprints in corridors and the amazing photography you guys capture. Truely inspiring. The beauty of this amazing palace and in such a good state too made my heart swell with happiness and amazement. Thank you so much for sharing the amazing places with us.

[@sarahshanahan2222]

You two are excellent thinkers, so deep and have taught me to appreciate architecture. Thank you for educating us on history and packaging it in such incredible beauty with artful shots, fantastic narration, respect for the sites and excellent music. I am obsessed with your channel and can't wait to see more of your adventures!

[@brentmartin1981]

OMG, that foyer literally gave me chills, it is magnificent. It seems like such a peaceful place. I truly hope that it is preserved or at least somewhat restored at some point because homes like this truly cannot be recreated.

[@lucasdosanjos2810]

15:03 image of José Caeiro da Matta, was a jurist, professor of law and Portuguese politician who, among other functions, was deputy during the Constitutional Monarchy, diplomat, rector of the University of Lisbon, administrator of the Bank of Portugal, judge of the Permanent Court of International Justice and Minister of Foreign Affairs. He was a member of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences and of the Portuguese Academy of History, over which he presided. Born in January 6, 1877 and died on January 3, 1963.

[@damonroberts7372]

The apparent depth of the _trompe l'oeil_ around the main staircase is just incredible. It's genuinely hard to tell where it ends, and the real plaster/stucco ornamentation begins.

[@MickeyNixonFilms]

That was incredible! Every room in that gem had something special. :)

[@p1zd3c]

A silver lining to those boxy, 'modern' rooms within the older rooms is that those box walls are likely protecting the architecture behind them to a certain degree. It'd be interesting to see what the old structure would look like were those newer boxy rooms extracted.

[@Zer0_Fame]

That card at 17:16 is about a cocoa beans drying machine designed in Belgium for use in the Belgian Congo during the colonial era of Belgium. I love this kind of weird stuff you find in those places XD

[@redfailhawk]

8:34 if this doesn’t become a print I will cry.

[@inesj3528]

I've been watching your videos for a few years, it's so weird seeing you guys exploring places in my country, especially a place where i've walked by so many times ahah hope you had fun here!

[@rondo122]

WWWTTTFFF that main entrance hall is Unbelievable. you guys are doing such a great job!

[@matthewdrerup1853]

I cant wait to watch this after work. I have to go in 45 min. I am more excited for this than stranger things!

[@wrastlinryan]

I was thinking last night, “man we really need an episode from you guys” and bam!! Thank you for letting us live vicariously through your fantastic minds and cameras.

[@a.fritoaxecheeto6052]

Wow doesn't express enough, amazing an understatement, thank you, many blessings

[@azraelspellman5601]

I can’t wait! You know how some people relax with ASMR? Y’all are mine 😌 thanks 💚💜

[@erstwhile-lost]

I can't believe there's something so absolutely beautiful just right there next to the busy street. That building is so gorgeous, to see it locked away from the world and left to rot makes me want to cry. It's right there. It's just right there and it is so breathtakingly beautiful. I want to desperately to see it saved and opened again. The beauty in there deserves to be seen.

[@toddburgess5056]

That "dragon" under the stairs is called a "griffin" The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle; and sometimes an eagle's talons as its front feet.

[@AnonymousPhucker]

@The Proper People there is a large abandoned plant in Valkeakoski Finland. It seemed somewhat lightly vandalized already but may still be worth the visit and video. Avilon plant, Säterintie Valkeakoski, Finland.

[@iza2751]

wow, had no idea about this place. it's a small country but there's so much to explore!

[@hhelina]

they have shitton of old money

[@seymoarsalvage]

Y'alls music choices is always on point!!

[@danh4486]

Incredible Footage and Congrats to you guys for the experience of being there. *Cheers*

[@lildavidjax]

I saw the cable wench in your video when you first walked into that room. I thought I was going to lose my mind if you didn't notice it! :) Thanks again!

[@inesferreira9220]

Guys I am so happy that you are finally exploring my beautiful country! I hope you have/had a wonderful experience. Greetings 🇵🇹❤️

[@mirandawyatt77]

I got goosebumps! This is probably the most beautiful place you two have gone so far.

[@AngelaBrinker]

As easily as you seem to have gotten in (and apparently many others based on the chalkboards), it's amazing there isn't any vandalism. It's too bad someone hasn't come up with a way to use this beautiful building, although I guess much of it was modernized for the school, since we probably saw the best parts in just a few rooms and it looks like it's actually huge.

[@foos.998]

When you were in the highest dome, I found myself holding my breath because of the rickety floor. I can only imagine how you two felt!

[@rosannetickle6822]

Nobody does grand and ornate mansions like the two of you. One of your very best abandoned explorations to date. Thank you both for all of your hard work. It is so greatly appreciated. Looking forward to where you are taking us next!🤗🤗

[@AlexReiter1988]

I love music, and how you guys are so respectful with the old buildings

[@rubenbarros7856]

The bridge it's called Ponte 25 de Abril, since 1974, year of the Portuguese revolution. Before this was called António de Oliveira Salazar. Big hug from Portugal

[@444gigixu]

Again, im so happy you guys are enjoying our country 🇵🇹💖 love ur vids!

[@tekvax01]

The infrasound from the vehicles travelling on the highway echoing inside the Palace is haunting in itself!

[@BBQNBLUES]

The word you were looking for was "trompe l'oeil" the art of 3D painting. Amazing how this Mansion survived the S.F. Earthquake.

[@bustamove9877]

It is a true testament to the Portuguese architecture.

[@hectormacias8890]

One beautiful building to match the two beautiful guys filming. Love you guys. Fantastic video. Thanks.

[@sandramalby7249]

I’m used to seeing palaces & castles being from the UK, but that entrance left me speechless!! Superb find!!

[@Pantheragem]

The dimensional paint in the foyer blended with real reliefs is almost more impressive than if it was all real.

[@Lizzy1234-m8u]

So ready to watch it happy monday

[@colleens1878]

There is so much thought in every piece of architecture That was a labor of love Walking in the bedroom and the pillars outside line up perfectly The way the windows are lined up and the doors Imagine what that place was like fully decorated and lived in ♡ beautiful building

[@J.DeGroot]

That was once again incredible, guys!

[@Juxtaposedjoker]

This channel has the best opening music. Thank you for another amazing vid!

[@joefranks4235]

You guys are obviously in Lisbon. I've been to Lisbon a number of times. That bridge is the sister bridge of the one in San Francisco.

[@Mark_-jq6wg]

What a fantastic place to explore. This would have looked even more amazing back when it was first built. It's a shame it's just rotting away. Great video as always lads.

[@ellenherstead1343]

Again, you two are the artist of filming such beauty. Thank you

[@2nd-place]

This video was amazing! I’ve somehow watched it at least seven times now like all of these other commenters. Everything makes perfect sense, question nothing!

[@mattwhite931]

17:43 Dude, that's Falkor from The Never Ending Story!

[@shaggytallboy4982]

The music is on point as usual. Another great video

[@2LaneTraveler]

I remember that building, having visited Lisbon twice, in 1995 and again in 2003.

[@jorgemonteiro7866]

Im loving these vídeos on my country 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹😍

[@NickyMitchell85]

🥰 😍 🇵🇹

[@paulmaclachlan6960]

this was one of the best videos i have seen on youtube ,thankyou ,keep up the good work i am hooked lol

[@sylviamiller9047]

What a beautiful place great video thanks for taking us along with you guys on the great adventure!

[@sonnyjlewis]

Y’all really are the best. Keep it up!

[@willsonproductions2]

Thank you guys for all the work you do and risks you take in order to share these beautiful places with your viewers. More importantly, thank you for honoring these places respectfully.

[@Boogeyman80]

The 3d art is called trompe l'oeil (French for "deceive the eye") and it's been around since ancient Rome but I think it got really popular in the 1800s

[@kimberlyyoung6517]

Loved the details of this beautiful old building. Would love to see it turned into a museum

[@charlesmlane32]

There is another channel i watch he is very similar to how these two gentlemen document their travels through the different areas they explore. This one channel the guy always ends his episodes with this one like. " Take nothing but Pictures, Leave nothing but foot Prints". The proper people do this very same thing every single time giving respect to every place they go.

[@Unemployed_Jedi]

You can tell the frescoes in the main entrance were painted during the industrial revolution. Great post guys. Nice to see you again.

[@donnachristakakis8232]

The cellings were so beautiful 💞 🤗 ❤️ l enjoyed this video 📹 it took me back in time just fabulous the art from 🇦🇺 Australia stay safe 👍

[@faeryvixenetc]

So incredibly stunning! So saddening that it is no longer inhabited. The art style in the stairway is called Tromp l'oeil, meaning 'deceives the eye' I must say this is the most amazing example I think I have ever seen! (and I'm an old lady lol)

[@kathrynchamberlin3405]

So good. I have dreams of walking through empty buildings like this, you guys bring it to life!

[@coriloves5119]

Wow! This is the best exploration that you’ve guys done yet! I’m blown away. I can only imagine how absolutely breathtaking this was in real life.

[@tyschues]

A+ cinematography this episode, boys.

[@AlexisTwoLastNames]

8:22 this legitimately made me tear up. humans are capable of such beauty.

[@entertainme7523]

were capable

[@kirbyswarp]

@@entertainme7523 so true. Now it's just hideous culture less globalist modernist depression.

[@krisclayton6720]

Thank you Proper People for going the whole nine yards in exploring this Old world building. Thank you for bringing the beautiful past alive again and reminding us all we had a great past at one time 🙏💖🙏💖🙏💖🙏💖

[@jimthesoundman8641]

25:50 I think that's called an Orangerie, you'd have some orange trees in giant pots, and be able to have fresh orange juice in the winter, even though it was freezing cold outside.

[@Metalstacker]

The building really should be preserved, it is beautiful!

[@entertainme7523]

That's up to the owner

[@marlsberlin7716]

The base of the stairs in wood, is a Griffin. And the one in the foyer, is a Lantern, not a Chandelier.

[@rhondad9381]

That foyer, so beautiful! So much detail.

[@nicholas4839]

I wish I could find places like this and others like you guys have found

[@scottfindlay2625]

that bridge is very similar to the Golden Gate, but it is called the 25 de Abril Bridge

[@RM-mm4jr]

I have explored so very many houses, amusement parks, hospitals etc, thanks to my favorite two YTers! But WOWWW this one is have got to be your best. Can't believe it! Tysvm for taking me along. Love you guys. ❤ From Australia

[@lindamesa5122]

Wow guy s I thought that foyer was carved the detail is so crisp, then u walked into that carved wood panel room with that amazing green silk wall covering! All that beautiful architecture just waisting away! Thanks for this!

[@jahsfallnangel420]

The beauty in this makes this building doesn't even look real! I just love your guys epic explores!🥰

[@GelAngelo]

My favorite explorers. Keep it up. Stay safe.👍

[@crazyScottishferretlady]

Monochrome painting to look 3d is called grisaille. And yes the hand crank lowers the chandeliers to facilitate cleaning and changing of candles/bulbs

[@katiewennerberg210]

What a stunning place, sad to see what is slowly happening to it. But such a treat at the same time. So happy it’s not vandalized and is being left alone. It would be wonderful if someone restored it

[@t.s.1514]

those nice cinematic shots at around 20:00 to 21:00 along with the great music by Anton Belov nearly brought me to tears. You guys know how to compose some fine art!

[@GreenAppelPie]

This place is absolutely astounding, it's a pinnacle. I'm saving this video and going to have to look into it some more. It should be designated a world heritage site. Usually decay is something enjoyably to view but in this case I don't like it one bit. The talent and workmanship that went into creating this palace really shows. I would've really loved to see this place in it's original glory. 8:10 I was completely fooled into thinking that was fully 3D detailing. I'm watching the video at 4K on a high end monitor. Bravo on the quality of that work. 13:00 Even if they're sold its they're being preserved 17:43 That's a griffon...I think 18:53 Chairs just chillin' 21:51 Absolutely for the chandelier, a least the original chandelier that used candles. But still useful for cleaning even after electrification, but the crank is modernized.

[@colinwilkinson5450]

explore safe guys love your channel

[@jackfabulous758]

I never get tired of your into ✨

[@KillerArcadeGames]

This is the only urbex channel I watch and recommend! I love the no nonsense, no clickbait and no "I felt a cold draft...its a ghost!" vibe of this channel haha.

[@nnyboy320]

that tile flooring at 3:40 in is nearly 3D. very cool tile laying with an illusion twist of diagonal steps.

[@highwaydaytime7669]

What an incredible building! Someone clever and with money could turn this into an amazing restaurant, cafe bar. Can you imagine a string quartet playing, it all dressed up with Holly ivy and a million lights at Christmas. It's so big no one person could use it all but some could definitely be used for parties and events.

[@rayshalfalive]

this is amazing i love your guys' videos so so much. you guys inspire me to keep exploring long abandoned places. thank you so much!!!!

[@HolyEmpireExplorations]

Great architecture and cool place. I hope to visit it one day and get a vid myself great work

[@Francisco_CS]

my school was right next to this building... it was a similar misused palace...

[@estefanie.g]

one word to describe this palace is breathtaking. i wish there's a way to preserve the structural integrity of the building while still showing how it's decaying

[@carolinehoward180]

Wow! This place is STUNNING! Thank you for uploading this. Loved every minute. That library was to die for 🖤