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The Midões Palace is one of the most emblematic manor buildings in the Beiras region, in the center of the village of Midões (municipality of Tábua), strategically positioned in front of the Mother Church. The palace was built in the nineteenth century to serve as a bastion and center of power for the prestigious Ribeiro de Abranches Castelo-Branco family. Built by the 2nd Viscount of Midões, Dr. César Ribeiro de Abranches Castelo-Branco, the palace was not just a residence, but a symbol of influence. The family had strong ties with the Portuguese crown and dominated regional politics. The palace and its sphere of influence are entirely linked. Architecturally, the building is also known as the Palace of the 4 Seasons due to its imposing façade. The main entrance is topped by four distinct allegorical sculptures, each representing a season of the year (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter). As a large landowner in the entire Beiras region, César Ribeiro exerted a colossal influence, dominating local politics and justice. It was at this time that the family began to establish networks of power that would mark the history of that region. The main house impresses with its size and robustness, having been entirely built in granite. The palace has two side towers and has about 40 rooms spread over 4 floors. The interior of the palace has decorative details of great beauty, with emphasis on the ancient frescoes and ornamental stuccoes worked. The palace is part of a wider and contiguous architectural complex, with a construction area of 2869m2 and 4500m2 of land. This monumental complex consists of the Manor House of the Viscountess, Solar Almeida Veiga, the winery and the mill, the caretakers' house, support buildings and a vast garden. Privileged location with easy access to national and international airports. Sevenair operates direct flights between Cascais Airport and ViseU Airport, as well as international connections from Porto Airport and Lisbon Airport. More than a grandiose complex, the palace is the guardian of passionate stories. It was in this aristocratic environment that figures who inhabit the national imagination coexisted. Its halls often hosted João Brandão, famously known as the Portuguese Robin Hood of the Woods, and provided a true home to Aristides de Sousa Mendes, nephew of the second Viscount, this national hero was a regular presence on the property.