Travel to Portugal: Palace of the Dukes of Braganza

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January 16, 2007

Palace of the Dukes of Braganza

The Palace of the Dukes of Braganza is a palace located in Guimarães, Minho, built between 1420 and 1422 for the Count of Barcelos, Afonso, who was the bastard son of King João I of Portugal, and the future Duke of Bragança. This palace is today a National Monument, it houses a museum and the main facade in the second floor is the Official Residence for the Presidency of the Republic.

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Nick: The Teacher
Name : Francisco Serrato
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me, that could be quite a journey.