The Palacio do Mateus - Vila Real, Portugal by Marilyn Harris
Featured in PORTUGAL and Historic Places
The Palacio do Mateus, which is featured on bottles of well-known Mateus rose wine, was built in 1745 to a design by the fashionable Italian architect, Nicolau Nasoni.
In 1911, the palace was classified as a National Monument.
The palace is today known as one of the most beautiful and magnificent baroque style palaces in Portugal.
Vila Real, North Portugal.
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Comments
Really nice shot of this place!
Thank you so much! Pity it wasn’t blue skies! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
A beautiful shot and gorgeous Palace x
Thanks so much Irene! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
WoW! This looks like a country I need ot put onn my bucket list. lovely images, Marilyn.
Thanks Sonia! Lovely to see you! Yes, I would highly recommend Portugal! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
has to be seen large. It such a wonderful image. Well done Marilyn
Thanks so much John! Appreciate! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
It’s amazing how well you know my country! Congratulations for not going just where the travel agencies tell you to, I bet you enjoyed it much more this way! And yes, it’s a very nice shot of the palace! Congrats!
Thanks Jony! Toured around your beautiful country in a motorhome, so we were able to go whereever we pleased. I have a brother living in Portugal. It was my first visit there. Would love to go back one day! Appreciate you dropping by! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Really Nice Work.!!!
Thank you! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Thank you! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Its a beauty alright Marilyn!! Fantastic building!! Great f/ground as well!! *-)
Thanks so much Deb! We were able to get a guided tour inside. Such a fascinating history. :o)
– Marilyn Harris