Autumn is an interesting time to see Lisbon with fresh eyes: the summer crowds have dwindled but the city is still bathed in sunshine. And what grander digs to explore it from than this 18th-century palace, which has been lovingly restored as a minimalist vacation home in the heart of Belém.
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The Portuguese holiday home is available to rent via Welcome Beyond from €780 per night, and combines old-world grandeur with contemporary furniture and art. Think ornate Portuguese tiles, murals and wood panelled walls, as well as crisp white walls and soaring ceilings.
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Five bedrooms can be found on the main floor, alongside the living room, kitchen and dining room, with two more beneath.
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For intrepid cultural explorers, the city’s monuments and art museums are on the doorstep – Jerónimos Monastery or Belém Tower are just a short stroll away, while the neighbourhood’s world-famous pastel de nata are in constant supply.
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