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If one drives 2 hours north of Lisbon, one reaches the unique and world famous neo-manueline palace, erected by the Portuguese kings at the end of the 19th Century, that is one of Europe's finest masterpieces. Under the main theme of the Portuguese discoveries, it is richly decorated with tile depictions of Portugal's historic past, vaulted arches, marble staircases, rare tapestries, fine masterpaintings and objects d'art by the most notable Portugeuse artists impress every guest, It is surrounded by formal gardens in 260 acres of walled parkland managed by the Alexandre de Almeida family since 1917, it became one of Portugal's greatest houses and one of the most fascinating and historical hotels of the world, with continuing tradition of the ultimate in luxury. The incredible Bussaco Wines, mis en bouteille au chateau, are also a legendary specialty not seen elsewhere. Because of its central location, the Bussaco Palace also serves as the perfect base for exploring Coimbra, Fatima, Batalhu, Viseu, Oporto and the Duoro Valley.
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