Palace of the Marquis of Fronteira is located in the northeastern part of the city, near the park Monsanto. The building, built in 1640, is one of the most beautiful residences in Lisbon. It is often compared to an oasis palace, which is located in the middle of the city. Inside the walls of the palace rooms are decorated with ornate tiles XVII-XVIII centuries, fresco and oil painting.

The palace is surrounded by grand Italian-style gardens with a total area of ​​5, 5 ha. On the territory of the gardens, surrounded by trees, a fountain and many sculptures depicting mythological characters. Also exhibited busts of Portuguese kings. Worthy of attention Kings Gallery, which is located in the English Garden of the XVII century.

During the XVIII century, the palace was restored several times, and its expanded facilities. Today, the palace is a privately owned 12th Marquis of Fronteira, but visitors can tour some of the rooms, a library and a garden.

The palace is renowned for being and fences and terraces, not to mention the interiors are decorated with amazing tiles on all sorts of subjects. Inside the palace impresses with its luxury and elegance. In the first place - the Battle Room, where the panels depict military scenes, and three large windows overlooking the beautiful garden of Venus. The dining room is decorated with frescoes depicting the Portuguese nobility. Here you can also see the Delft tiles of the XVI century, with the image of nature and landscapes.

The old chapel of the end of the XVI century is a Christmas nativity scene. It is believed that the nativity scene is made one of the greatest Portuguese sculptors of all time - Machado de Castro.