Mateus Palace was built under António José Botelho Mourão, 3rd Morgado of Mateus, who authorized the work. The infobox credits Nicolau Nasoni as architect, while the text says only that he was involved. The infobox gives construction from 1739 to 1743, but the text presents that range as uncertain, citing one expert.
The infobox calls the style Portuguese Northern Baroque. The plan is rectangular and open to the west, with a U-shaped courtyard closed by a balustrade and an ornamental pond before the doorway. The pediment is flanked by two baroque statue guards. Interior ceilings are carved chestnut. The text gives no dimensions.
The complex has three main buildings: manor, winery and chapel. The palace was classified a National Monument in 1910, and the Mateus Foundation owns it. It gives its name to the Mateus rosé wine brand. The article gives no hours.
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