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AZERVE
HUNTING SHELTER
O azerve é uma antiga estrutura concebida para a caça. Felta em pedra e com a forma de meia lua, dispõe de duas pequenas aberturas. O caçador colocava-se camuflado por detrás desta estrutura, aguardando a entrada no seu campo de visão, dos animals batidos por matilheiros e cães

No passado a Tapada Nacional de Mafra fol um local privilegiado de caça da realeza.
As primeiras caçadas reals registadas datam de 05 e 06 de Outubro de 1750, pelo Rei D. José (1750-1777), tendo a partir dessa data sido prática corrente a visita da Familia Real a esta Tapada.
O Rei D. Carlos (1889-1908), caçador eximio, bem como a sua esposa, a Rainha D. Amélia elegiam com frequência a Tapada para caça e lazer.

The hunting shelter is a classic building structure conceived for hunting. Made out of stone formed into a half-moon shape, the structure contains two small openings. The hunter gets camouflaged behind the walls and awaits prey entering into his field of vision after being driven out from its hiding place by the beaters and their dogs.
In the past, the Tapada Nacional de Mafra was a privileged place for royalty hunting.
The first recorded royal hunts date from october, 5th and 6th, 1750, by King D. José (1750-1777), and from that date on, the Royal Family’s visit to this Tapada was common practice.
King D. Carlos (1889-1908), an excellent hunter, as well as his wife, Queen D. Amélia, often chose Tapada for hunting and leisure.

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Rei D. Carlos e matilheiros
King Carlos and his huntsmen

Sabias que este era o esconderijo preferido do Rei?
This was the king’s very own favourite hiding place!

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Rei D. Carlos (1889-1908)
King Carlos (1889-1908)

One of the series of signs found in Tapada - Hunting Park, a world heritage site.

The hunting shelter was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image