Formerly called The Nobel Grotto, the name has changed after the first visit of Queen Mary I to the House of Oeiras in 1783. The busts of four epic writers Tasso, Homero, Virgilio and the portuguese Camões are on top of the front pillars.
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This grotto is amazing. Your photos really make me want to come and see it for myself!
Formerly called The Nobel Grotto, the name has changed after the first visit of Queen Mary I to the House of Oeiras in 1783. The busts of four epic writers Tasso, Homero, Virgilio and the portuguese Camões are on top of the front pillars.
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This grotto is amazing. Your photos really make me want to come and see it for myself!
It's so intricate and lusty. Nice photos.
Hello, thanks for stopping by my blog. I like this grotto very much. It is very inviting. Great pictures you have here.
Does it normally have water flowing over it? It's certainly grandiose..
I must admit that it is different. I have not seen anything quite like it before.
la grotte avec la statue est vraiment magnifique. Je suis sous le charme.
the cave with the statue is really magnificent. I am under the spell.
No, Angela, it is dry!... I would like to believe it's a part of some saving water plan, but to be honest I think it just doesn't work anymore...
Thank you all for your comments.
If you get the chance, do bring us a night shot as well!
Per, unfortunatelly the palace gardens close at 8pm, so I will never be able to get a night shot...
Ah, that's life. We'd have to rely on our imagination... Still, thanks for sharing.
That's an intriguing grotto. Really appeal to the imagination. Makes me wonder what's inside.
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