This former stately home had a fragmented history before it was renovated into a luxury hotel. Construction on the home began in the 1840s. However, work ceased when the owner died and the structure stood incomplete for many years. That is until local businessman, José Francisco da Silva, financed a project with his fortune to complete the grand design. The result was a unique example within Portugal of Romantic-style architecture with its fine pink rococo façade and Versailles-style gardens. Inside, the palace has a rococo-style décor, with frescoes, elaborate carvings,…
