Palácio Fronteira

About Palácio Fronteira

The Foundation of the Houses of Fonteira and Alorna, was established by Dom Fernando Mascarenhas (1945-2014), who was the representative of three important noble Houses (Fronteira, Alorna e Távora).

Not only is the Fronteira Palace a national monument and the family residence of the Mascarenhas family, it is also the headquarters of the Foundation of the Houses of Fronteira and Alorna, a private non-profit institution of Public Utility (DR II série nº 37 14/2/1991). In the fulfillment of its mission, the Foundation promotes the Humanities and Arts, the dissemination of values associated to cultural heritage and research related to the Fronteira Palace.

The Cultural Department of the Foundation of the Houses of Fronteira and Alorna organizes a regular program of cultural activities and events available to the general public, which includes concerts, a book club, free courses on subjects linked to the Humanities and Arts, poetry recitals, conferences, and workshops. Over the years it has sponsored or hosted research projects in the areas of Decorative Arts, Architecture, Literary Studies, History, Genealogy, and Gardening