Untouched for 5 Decades! ~ Abandoned Palace of a Miserable Couple!

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STORY
Explore the abandoned palace of the once prominent Cabral family, deep in the heart of Portugal. Built-in the early 1800s, this grand home was a symbol of the family's immense wealth and influence earned through government and inherited old money.
As the late 19th century rolled around, the Cabrals turned their focus towards the production and sale of wine. At its peak, the palace was home to a large number of family members, but as the younger generation began to live independently, the size of the household and the importance of the family dwindled.
Join us as we uncover the history of the Cabral family's rise to power and their ultimate decline. Discover how this grand family, who once lived in luxury, fell into obscurity and oblivion after four decades of abandonment.
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Filmed & Edited by ES Forgotten (Danny) @ES.Forgotten

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[JuliaShalomJordan]

I wish someone would save these antiques…even if they were stolen instead of destroyed…the history and craftsmanship is beyond what people make nowadays. It truly hurts my heart that they will one day be a part of the decay.😟

[lorikendrick]

This house was pretty clean and could still be renovated. I hope someone will.
You two are good together on this exploration. Interesting and fun. Thanks.

[pattysherman]

This is so sad! That altar should be in a museum. Such ornate, beautifully crafted woodwork and so many paintings left to rot. It's just heartbreaking. All these old homes just abandoned. I can't imagine being so rich you can just discard things of such value while huge populations of the world suffer from hunger and poverty.. It's like the rich would rather their possessions die with them instead of leaving them to strangers that might benefit from their sale. It's maddening and senseless.

[StarryNightKnitting]

One thing that truly baffles me is why all the art and antiques and so many things from the many places you've been are just left behind! Being very curious and with a child like enthusiasm I am in awe but also so perplexed as to why things are just left. Wouldn't museums and antique collectors want to purchase some of these amazing and no longer available pieces

[lorihayes]

I love that you have been doing this exploring for someone time and yet are both still so affected by the wonders and treasures you see! A great quality and tribute to your character and decency.

[ChristyHendrick]

I just love you all from The Bros of Decay, you are respectful of everything. I like that you added the servants quarters because they were very important to keeping the homes in order and should not be ignored. You all are so respectful to all of the homes, you have brought life back to happiness from the sadness. I cannot thank you 😊

[horsegal]

You are allowing the whole world to see what would have been hidden away forever. Thank you

[janinedunn]

Somehow, in any way possible, that altar and all the other woodwork pieces of art should be rescued and preserved! Absolutely astonishing!!!! Thanks L and D!!

[bellsca]

I don't understand how a family could not try and preserve at the very least, the paintings of the family members, or have an estate or auction sale, or let someone else go in years ago and preserve this old beauty. Thank God, you have done that with your videos

[lorihayes]

Caladryl is for poison oak or poison ivy. It’s anti itch stuff. Here in the U.S. it is also called Calamine Lotion. I grew up on a 4000 acre ranch about 30 miles North of Santa Barbara where lots of poison oak grew. I often had to use calamine lotion as a kid, because we hiked a lot.

[lorihayes]

I love how appreciative the two of you are and also how curious and kind to each other. You do such a great job of making sure you show your viewers everything. Thanks from California. I would absolutely love to be doing what you guys do.

[WilldoAldone]

Danny is right. That house has some of the best furniture Ive ever seen. Most be worth thousands if sold. Hope it all gets restored.Thank you Leslie for posting.

[ramona_rami]

An absolutely wonderful Portuguese palace! There isn't one single item that someone could not be fascinated by! Exquisite wooden carved furniture, precious ceilings and altar!
Thank you for this lovely journey into the past!

[brushlake]

I can’t believe so many things left behind! So sad.

[selener]

Lesley, you are becoming more handsome as you get older! I have been watching your wonderful explores for several years. Alas, I am an old grandmother.

[lizrigby-jones]

Love the fact, the history of the families are included in the visits to these wonderful properties.

[charliefoxx]

Its just so unbelievable that this house is certainly filed with precious & expensive antique furniture and its just sitting there! and in great condition too...why wouldn't they sell it before moving on? why is the town allowing it all to go to waste? wow

[nitatucker]

Thank you so much Lesley and Danny for this breathtaking adventure.. I appreciate all your work and effort in taking me places i can only dream of seeing.. and thanks, Lesley, for the fantastic commentary! So much love to you from deep in the heart of Texas, USA!🤠🤠🐾🐾🐕🇨🇱🇱🇷

[nancymcgee]

That bench is called a cane back settee. I'd say, $2, 500-3, 000 USD. It looks like it's excellent condition. Can you imagine if it was cleaned up!

[patrawish]

Thank you Lesley and Danny for sharing this unusual castle with all of us. The ceilings are so vast, the carvings on the furniture so unique, particularly the beds with the grape vines. The family seems very interesting. The wine press room was beautifully made, reminded me of a monastery with the huge casks/barrels, so very different.