It served as his family residence and the seat of government for approximately 25 years.

It currently serves as the seat of the state parliament.

Today, it serves as the seat of the administration office.

A territorial capital serves as the seat of a territory.

Viamão served as the seat of the governor until 1773.

It continues to serve as the seat of Parliament today.

Today it houses a museum, while adjacent buildings serve as the seat of local government.

Since then, it has served as the seat of the county government.

The building served as the seat of government, the court house and the legislature.

The buildings served as the seat of government for the new province at various times between 1849-1859.