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Postcard from Lisbon – Palacio dos Marquesas de Fronteira

photo_249_fronteira_2The Palace and Gardens of Fronteira were built by the first marquis in 1670 in the outskirts of Lisbon as a hunting pavilion. The azulejos are quite stunning – even in the rain!
Le Palais et jardins des Marquis de Fronteira furent bâtis vers 1670 par le premier marquis aux alentours de Lisbonne comme pavillon de chasse. Les azulejos sont magnifiques – même sous la pluie !