Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães, Cascais

Name: Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães
Address: Av. Rei Humberto II de Itália Parque Marechal Camona, Cascais, 2750-319, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 481 5304

#26 among attractions in Cascais

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Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães, Cascais

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The Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães, originally known as the Torre de São Sebastião, was built in 1900 as an aristocrat’s summer residence in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal. It became a museum in 1931. The building follows an eclectic architectural style, while the museum includes paintings of national and international significance, furniture, porcelain, jewellery and a neo-Gothic organ. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1931 (93 years ago)Coordinates: 38°41'32"N, 9°25'18"W

Address

Av. Rei Humberto II de Itália Parque Marechal CamonaCascais 2750-319 Portugal

Contact

+351 21 481 5304

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Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães open?

Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães?

Nearby attractions include Casa de Santa Maria, Cascais (2 min walk), Parque Marechal Carmona, Cascais (3 min walk), Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, Cascais (4 min walk), Santa Marta Lighthouse, Cascais (4 min walk).

How to get to Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães:

Bus

Cascais Estação - Largo • Lines: M 43 (16 min walk)
Cascais, Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral • Lines: N793 (20 min walk)

Train

Cascais (16 min walk)
Monte Estoril (29 min walk)