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This south-facing terrace was directly accessible from Queen Amélia's rooms. During the period when D. Carlos and D. Amélia lived, a metal structure was built to support an awning in the summer months. A special highlight is the sundial and solar quadrant (gnomon) of Portuguese origin, to which a meridian with a small cannon is attached. The months of the year and the hours of the day are inscribed on the dial.
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