Category: Civil Architecture > Palace
District: Setúbal > Setúbal > Castanhos > Quinta das Torres
Located on National Road 10, between Vila Fresca and Vila Nogueira de Azeitão, in the parish of Azeitão, municipality of Setúbal.
Built around 1560, it is one of the jewels of the Renaissance style in Portugal, being classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1996.
, Quadrangular structure with four turrets at the corners.
, Central open-air courtyard, surrounded by an elegant portico.
, Highlight for the two decorative pyramids that crown the building.
, Rooms with wooden ceilings and Roman-style doors.
, Ornamental tiles, including a rare set of majolica with scenes from the Aeneid, possibly originating from Urbino, Italy.
, Small lake with a temple in the center.
, Environment surrounded by trees, creating a peaceful and charming atmosphere.
It is currently a private property, available for special events such as weddings, series filming, and music videos. Among the highlights, it was the setting for Pablo Alborán's "El Beso" music video.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinta_das_Torres
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.520214168218374,-9.006204272634191
Coordinates DMS: 38°31'12.8"N 09°00'22.3"W
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