Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval

Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval
Palácio dos Duques de Cadaval (Portuguese)
Alternative namesPalácio de Cadaval
General information
TypePalace
Address7000-845 Évora, Portugal
Town or cityÉvora
CountryPortugal
Coordinates38°34′24″N 7°54′27″W / 38.5732°N 7.9076°W / 38.5732; -7.9076
Construction started6th Century
Website
www.palaciocadaval.com

The Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval (Portuguese: Palácio dos Duques de Cadaval), as it is also called, is a palace located in the acropolis of Évora, in Portugal.

This palace, which has belonged to Casa Cadaval since its foundation, is made up of the manor house and the Lóios Church, presenting an admirable combination of Mudejar, Gothic and Manueline styles. The Palace includes a pentagonal (medieval) tower, the Torre das Cinco Quinas, which has been classified as a National Monument since 1920.

It was in this Palace, on May 29, 1483, that Fernando II, Duke of Bragança was arrested and dragged to his death at the behest of King João II of Portugal.