Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira

The Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira (in portuguese, Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira) was erected in the 17^th century for D. João Mascarenhas, the first man to bear the title of Marquis of Fronteira. It is situated near to the Parque Florestal de Monsanto¹, enjoying the placidity characteristic of the proximity with nature. In the 18^th century, after the huge earthquake of 1755, the palace is refurbished and a new wing is added to its facilities.

Those who decided to visit the Fronteira Palace, will find a fabulous collection of imported tile from Holland in the Room of Panels. In the Room of Battles there are in display pieces alluding to eight of the battles that culminated in the Restoration of Independency on the December 1^st, 1640. There are also other spaces in the facilities: Juno Room, Room of the Four Elements and Chapel, this last when, older than the palace.

In the garden, stands out the Gallery of Kings that houses busts of Portuguese monarchs to King John VI, omitting the three Spanish kings.

Nowadays, the palace is inhabited by the direct offspring of the first Marquis of Fronteira and is classified as National Monument. However, it is possible to contact with this noble space and its garden by booking in advance guided visits.

Translation references

1. Forest Park of Monsanto