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| Vila Viçosa, Portugal - Region of Alentejo |
The Paço Ducal de Vila Viçosa (Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa), the former residence of the Dukes of Bragança and several kings, was started in the year 1501 and completed in the 18th century. The main façade is completely covered with blue Estremoz marble and is inspired by Italian Renaissance architecture. Today fifty rooms are open to the public housing art collections and rare books originally belonging to King Manuel II, Flemish and French tapestries, ceramic tiles, frescoes, furniture, porcelain and armor.
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