Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa
Paço Ducal de Vila Viçosa
The birthplace of the Braganza dynasty, with a roughly 110-meter marble facade and royal living quarters and treasures preserved inside.
The Ducal Palace was begun in the early 16th century as the residence of the Braganza ducal family. In 1640, Duke João was crowned King João IV, launching Portugal's last dynasty. The entire facade is built of local marble. Inside are the royal bedchamber, the copper kitchen, the armory, and the coach museum. Visits are by guided tour only, and tickets for each section are sold separately. Closed on Mondays. About 60 km from Évora, roughly a 50-minute drive.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 10:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Estremoz
- Elvas Fortifications
- Monsaraz
- Herdade do Esporão
- University of Évora (Colégio do Espírito Santo)
- Lóios Church & Cadaval Palace
- Évora Cathedral
- Évora Museum (Frei Manuel do Cenáculo)