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Dream Palace, Portugal
Dream Palace is a beautiful abandoned residence in Portugal. It is probably 19th Century or 20th Century based on the Art Nouveau feel of the architecture. Another name for this location Quinta Da Vinha, meaning “House Of The Vineyard”. It is located in the rolling green hills of northern Portugal. This region produces a special type of Portugeuse wine, Vinho Verde; literally “green wine”, but more appropriately termed “young wine”. Ready three to six months after the grapes are harvested, the wine is usually consumed soon after bottling.
I visited this location during the Portugal 2022 Tour, having missed out on this location during my Portugal 2017 Tour. This location was near the top of my “Must See” list on my second Portugal urbex map. Happily, this time my patience was rewarded! This beautiful palace did not disappoint, and she was well worth the wait!
Exploring the Art Nouveau Dream Palace
The entire building is in a precarious state. The roof is collapsing and the windows are mostly glass-less, exposing the interior to the elements. Additionally, the already rotten wooden floors are also a banquet for wood-worm. After finding several options for entry, we selected the least-deathy option and proceeded with some caution. Soon, we were at the foot of the stairway. Sucesss! Onwards and upwards, as they say.
The main stairway of Dream Palace is the main area of interest, featuring ornate plasterwork and Art Nouveau-styling. The walls are a subtle pinky-peachy colour (often accentuated in photographs, it seems.) This is an example where asymmetry can be wonderful. Two doorways stand at the end of the upper floor, the doors are differing widths. Above each door is a leaf or fan shaped window. Like the doorways below, the windows are slightly mismatched. When shot from the opposite side of the landing, both doorways are framed by an archway.
Some side rooms offer some interesting photographs, so we could allow each other time and space to photograph the main stairway. A wonderful relaxed photo session in the sun; the definition of a 10/10 location and day exploring.
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Beautiful Were there parts and rooms you did not photograph? Most of these shots appear to be located on the second floor. I’m sure the place was massive. I’d love to see more if/when you manage to return.
Hi Mark! This one had very very dangerous rotten floors on the lower levels, so after carefully getting to the bottom of the stairs I only shot the upper floor. Everything below was collapsing, and I didn’t fancy taking the shortcut to the basement unexpectedly 😶
Thank you so much for more inside views and history, still giving tours?
Janet
USA
Thanks Janet! No tours here I am afraid, this is definitely abandoned (apart from photographers, and occasionally some inquisitive goats) 🙂