Palácio Duques de Cadaval
Palace in Évora, residence of the ducal family, with family collection rooms and the Church of São João Evangelista (Lóios).
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About the museum
The Palácio dos Duques de Cadaval in Évora was built by Martim Afonso de Melo on the ruins of a Moorish castle and was originally called the Palácio da Torre das Cinco Quinas. It combines Mudéjar, Gothic and Manueline styles and temporarily hosted the kings D. João II, D. João IV and D. João V. It is still the residence of the ducal family today.
The title of Duke of Cadaval was created by D. João IV on 26 April 1648, in favour of D. Nuno Álvares Pereira de Melo. The present duchess is D. Diana Álvares Pereira de Melo.
The visit includes the Church of São João Evangelista, also known as the Igreja dos Lóios, founded in 1485, with a Gothic portal, azulejo panels by António de Oliveira dated 1711, family tombs, an Arab cistern and a Renaissance tomb of the 16th century attributed to Nicolau Chanterene. Some rooms of the palace are open to the public all year round and show a family collection of books, charters, arms, paintings, sculpture, furniture, porcelain, portraits and travel accessories.
Highlights
- Residence of the Dukes of Cadaval, built on the ruins of a Moorish castle
- Church of São João Evangelista (Lóios), founded in 1485
- Azulejos by António de Oliveira (1711) and an Arab cistern
- Rooms with the family collection: arms, painting, furniture and porcelain
Permanent exhibitions
- Salas do palácio com a coleção da família – Rooms open to the public all year round, with books, charters, arms, paintings, sculpture, furniture, porcelain and family portraits.
- Igreja de São João Evangelista – Igreja dos Lóios, founded in 1485, with azulejos from 1711, family tombs and an Arab cistern.
- Operated by
- Casa de Cadaval
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €6Young people aged 13 to 25 and people over 65. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 12 · Free admission for children under 13. |
| Seniors | €6From age 65. |
| Students & apprentices | €6Young people aged 13 to 25. |
Ticket for the exhibition and the church. Residents of Évora: €4.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
The palace has a restaurant and an online shop.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
Private and cultural events (contact: guestrelations@palaciocadaval.com).
