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Diana de Cadaval, Her Royal Highness Princess Diana of Orléans, Duchess of Anjou, a Portuguese noble by birth, is dedicated to preserving her family's heritage and educating others about its history in Lisbon and Évora. Her family was influential in the fight for Portugal's independence. She is the author of five books focused on the lives of royal Portuguese women and European queens. Here, she tells Indagare about her family's history and shares her favorite things to see and do in Lisbon and Évora.Contact Indagare to help arrange your visit to Portugal and for advice on where to stay, eat and what to see and do in Lisbon and beyond.
formerly a residence of a noble, in the Alfama district, one of the city's oldest areas
Do you have a favorite day trip or weekend trip from Lisbon that you would recommend to a visitor?
Spend the weekend in Évora, where you can enjoy all its history and beautiful countryside. You can sleep at Convento do Espinheiro or Mar e Ar Hotel.
Best restaurants: Fialho and Cartuxa. Come for lunch with me and visit the Cadaval Palace!
Do you have any favorite books that you recommend that people read in advance of a visit? One day I hope to have my guidebook, Palácios e Casas Senhoriais de Portugal,translated into English, so that people will be able to discover all of our beautiful royal palaces and noble homes. Any other tips on Portugal? Come and let yourself be surprised and amazed by the charm of the country and its people. Related The Inside Buzz: LisbonContact Indagare to help arrange your visit to Portugal and for advice on where to stay, eat and what to see and do in Lisbon and beyond.
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