Palácio dos Condes de Almada / Palácio da Independência
It is also known as independence Palace. Is a valuable copy of the seventeenth-century civil architecture, with 16th century roots, in which stands out the gate, South facade, framed and superimposed a balcony of balusters to guarnecerem the central window, overmatched by the arms of Almada. Inside are two patios, with 16th century portals, taking the bottom two chimneys also 16th century.
- Difficult external parking
- Visitable (no guide)
- True
Characteristics
- monday: 10:00-18:00
- tuesday: 10:00-18:00
- wednesday: 10:00-18:00
- thursday: 10:00-18:00
- friday: 10:00-18:00
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