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Set upon the highest point of the steeply sloped village of Colares , stand this 17th century little palace , with subtle European arquitectural touches .During the 18th century , it was owned by an Italian diplomat , later the quinta became the property of the well-known Portuguese scientist Carlos Franca . Also dating from the 18th century is the chapel dedicated to Nossa Senhora do Carmo with
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walls and ceiling frescoed in a Baroque style . Less