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Casa de Mateus
  Built in the first half of the 18C and betraying the finishing touches of Nicolau Nasoni, this palace set in beautiful gardens on a vast farm is considered to be one of the finest examples of baroque civil architecture in Portugal.

Its interior decoration includes some intricately carved wood ceilings, furniture from several periods, 17th and 18th century paintings, silverware, ceramics and a library with a remarkable edition of the epic poem Os Lusíadas.

The palace is owned by the Mateus Foundation, which has sponsored a great number of cultural activities, particularly in the areas of music, literature, sculpture and ceramics, organising festivals, courses, seminars and exhibitions.
 
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Capital
(and largest city)		 Lisbon
38°46′N, 9°11′W
Official languages Portuguese
Recognised regional languages Mirandese
Demonym Portuguese
Government Parliamentary republic
- President Aníbal Cavaco Silva
- Prime Minister José Sócrates
Formation June 24, 1128
- Founding of the First County of Portugal 868
- Battle of São Mamede June 24, 1128
- Kingdom 25 July 1139
- Recognized 5 October 1143
- Republic 5 October 1910
- Carnation Revolution 25 April 1974
EU accession 1 January 1986
Area
- Total 92,345 km² (110th)
35,580 sq mi
- Water (%) 0.5
Population
- July 2007 estimate 10,848,692 (75th)
- 2001 census 10,148,259
- Density 114/km² (87th)
295/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2006 estimate
- Total $229.881 billion (40th)
- Per capita $23,464 (2007) (34th)
HDI (2005) ▼ 0.897 (high) (29th)
Currency Euro (€) (EUR)
Time zone WET
- Summer (DST) WEST (UTC0)
Internet TLD .pt
Calling code +351