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Explore the Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira, a 17th-century home lined with azulejos and fine furniture. Join a guided tour through the rooms, then linger in the colourful, peaceful gardens.
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The Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira is a 17th-century residence that opens its rooms to visitors on guided tours, showcasing traditional azulejo tiling, paintings and period furniture. Reviewers single out the guides as passionate and the gardens as the highlight, with vivid colours and plants in a calm setting that sees fewer crowds than central sights.
Visitors can also choose to walk only the gardens for a lower entrance fee. A visit of around an hour suits couples and anyone interested in decorative arts and historic interiors away from the busiest districts.
The Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira is a 17th-century residence that opens its rooms to visitors on guided tours, showcasing traditional azulejo tiling, paintings and period furniture. Reviewers single out the guides as passionate and the gardens as the highlight, with vivid colours and plants in a calm setting that sees fewer crowds than central sights.
Visitors can also choose to walk only the gardens for a lower entrance fee. A visit of around an hour suits couples and anyone interested in decorative arts and historic interiors away from the busiest districts.
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1h
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morning, lunchtime or afternoon
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Easy pace
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Thoroughly enjoyed visiting this sumptuous palace and gardens. Historic and beautifully appointed, well worth taking the house tour by the charming and passionate guide. The gardens are also lovely and well kept, full of blossoms, statues, fountains, and gorgeous azulejas. Pairs well with a visit to the zoological…
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