Palacio Belmonte, Lisboa

Lisbon's most ancient palace, the Palacio Belmonte is set in the historical city centre on the hill of the São Jorge Castle. The palace was built in 1449, incorporating three towers, on a forty metre boulder over the most ancient Moor and Roman walls in the city. In 1640, the construction of a terrace and five classical façades served to augment the palace. The refurbishment was conceived around the ancient structures of the palace, a vast collection of 18 th century tiles that guarantee the greatest comfort in a most unique ambiance. The rooms were decorated with

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