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Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval

Paço dos Duques de Cadaval, Palácio dos Duques de Cadaval

a 17th-century palace, built from the remains of an old castle (burnt down in 1384), and later serving as Governors and Royal residences. The palace includes Manueline-Moorish architectural elements (including the Tower of the Five Shields), and whose first-floor houses a collection of manuscripts, family portraits and religious art from the 16th century.

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