It’s presently a state museum. The garden is magnificent, in its own way.
It’s not mentioned often, but all these palaces were pretty much paid for by colonial trade and slavery. They’re remarkable to look at, and should be preserved nonetheless.
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It’s presently a state museum. The garden is magnificent, in its own way.
It’s not mentioned often, but all these palaces were pretty much paid for by colonial trade and slavery. They’re remarkable to look at, and should be preserved nonetheless.