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It's the last postcard from the martinha's lottery. A great view of Mateus Palace in Vila Real.
"The reason
to visit Vila Real, the capital of the province of Trás-os-Montes and
birthplace of Diogo Cão (the explorer who discovered the Congo River in 1482),
is for the Baroque Mateus Palace, 4km (2.5 miles) east of the town. Described
by Sacheverell Sitwell as "the most fantastic country house in
Portugal", it has been made famous worldwide for being featured on the
label of Mateus Rosé wine and it is well worth a visit for a glimpse into the
lives of the Portuguese aristocracy.
Built in
1745, it is considered a perfect example of baroque architecture, with an
impressive façade made up of beautiful pinnacles on the roof and an ornate
balustraded stairway, all reflecting on a pond in front of it.
Behind it
is a delightful garden, among the most beautiful in Europe, with box hedges,
statues, and a spectacular cedar tunnel about 35m (115ft) long." In: GoLisbon
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