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Fronteira Palace Garden

Travessa São Domingos de Benfica, Lisboa, Lisboa

Description

The Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira was built as a hunting pavilion in the second half of the 17th century. The main attraction is the 5.5ha garden adorned with azulejos (Portuguese tiles) representing different themes such as arts, the planets, and mythological figures. The Palace can also be visited as part of the guided tour but this falls outside the scope of this review.

Access & Transport

The Palace is in north-western Lisbon, at the edge of the Monsanto Forest Park, along Avenida 24 de Janeiro. Bus 770 stop in front of the building. The closest metro station is 'Jardim Zoológico' (blue line), 1.1km away.

Instructions & Recommendations

The ticket for the palace guided tour + garden cost 13€ (at the time of this review update) and takes place several times a day (5 times in English, 5 times in French, 2 times in Spanish and 2 times in Portuguese). We suggest combining this attraction with an exploration of Monsanto Forest Park.

Meta review

The palace complex makes regular appearances on the list of Lisbon highlights but not quite near the top; probably due to the non-central location because online reviewers' opinion of the gardens is excellent. The highlights are of course the tiles, in particular around the large pond.

Environmental & Social

Green activity that helps preserve the artistic heritage of the city.

Conclusion

The garden of the Fronteira Palace might not be a must-see but it is certainly worth investing one hour and a few euros to enjoy this visual and atmospheric experience. Probably something to line up for a return visit or for those with at least 4 days in Lisbon.

Key positive

Gorgeous combination or art and nature

Key negative

A little out of the way

Suitability

The garden seems accessible to visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Open last Sunday of every month from 10h to 14h

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday10:00 - 18:00

Thursday10:00 - 18:00

Friday10:00 - 18:00

Saturday10:00 - 14:00

Sunday -

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€6
Adult
12 - 64
€6
Child
6 - 11
€6
Infant
0 - 5
€0
Garden audio guide is an additional 3€. Child price and age threshold not mentioned online

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