Discover the ruins of the palace that was once home to the powerful Cabral family, which is located in the very center of Portugal.

This magnificent palace was constructed in the early 1800s and served as a symbol of the family’s tremendous wealth and influence, which was obtained through government positions as well as old money that was inherited.

As the late 19th century progressed, the Cabral family shifted their attention toward the cultivation of grapes and the commercialization of wine.

At its height, the palace served as the primary residence for a sizable number of members of the family; however, when members of the younger generation began to go out on their own, both the size of the household and the significance of the family gradually diminished.

Come with us as we delve into the past to learn about how the Cabral family rose to prominence and how they ultimately fell from it.

See how this once-proud family, who formerly enjoyed a life of splendor, disappeared into obscurity and forgetfulness after abandoning their home for forty years.

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