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Alfama, Castelo & Graça


Entering the stained-glass-draped and palm-covered entrance hall of this hidden 20th-century mansion is akin to making a discovery. Built by Brazilians in 1907, it's rife with ornamental stucco, figurative reliefs, murals and carved works and employs an eclectic potpourri of styles (neo-Arabic, neobaroque, neoclassical and medieval-inspired touches abound). Sleeping in one of the six regal suites will leave you feeling like an aristocrat.


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1. Alfama

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3. Miradouro de Santa Luzia

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5. Museu do Teatro Romano

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6. Museu de Artes Decorativas

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