Pal\u00e1cio Fronteira is a beautiful 17th-century palace located in Lisbon, Portugal. It was built by the Marquis of Fronteira, Dom Jo\u00e3o de Mascarenhas, in 1671 as his family’s country retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The palace is a beautiful example of Baroque architecture and is adorned with beautiful frescoes, stuccos, and azulejo tiles. The palace is surrounded by beautiful gardens with manicured lawns, fountains, statues, and a beautiful labyrinth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pal\u00e1cio Fronteira is now open to the public and visitors can take guided tours of the palace and gardens. The tour includes a visit to the palace’s reception rooms, bedrooms, and chapel, and also provides insight into the history and culture of Portugal during the 17th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the highlights of the tour is the palace’s beautiful library, which houses over 5000 volumes of books and manuscripts, many of which are rare and valuable. The library’s collection includes works on history, art, literature, and religion, among other subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pal\u00e1cio Fronteira is a hidden gem in Lisbon and is definitely worth a visit for those interested in history, art, and architecture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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