Palace of Ajuda, Neoclassical royal palace in Ajuda, Portugal.
The Palace of Ajuda features ornate state rooms and private apartments displaying extensive collections of furniture, tapestries, and decorative arts from five centuries.
The Portuguese royal family resided in this palace from the 1860s until 1910, when the monarchy ended and Portugal became a republic.
The palace contains Portugal's sole El Greco painting within its chapel, along with numerous halls decorated according to 19th-century royal standards.
Visitors can reach the palace by taking tram 18E or bus 760 from central Lisbon, with opening hours from 10:00 to 18:00 except Wednesdays.
The palace functions as both a museum and an official state venue, hosting ceremonies for the Portuguese Presidency while maintaining its historical collections.
Location: Ajuda
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: Largo da Ajuda, 1349-021 Lisboa
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Wednesday off
Phone: +351213637095
Email: geral@pnajuda.dgpc.pt
Website: http://palacioajuda.pt
GPS coordinates: 38.70750,-9.19778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
Lisbon connects Moorish fortifications with structures from the Age of Discoveries and contemporary architecture. The city evolved from its medieval hilltop castle through the 16th-century Manueline monasteries to modern cultural buildings along the Tagus waterfront. This route passes through neighborhoods and periods that document Lisbon's architectural development. In Belém, the Tower of Belém and the Jerónimos Monastery represent the Manueline style, which combines maritime motifs with Gothic and Renaissance elements. The Castle of São Jorge stands above Alfama, the city's oldest district with narrow streets and viewpoints such as the Miradouro de Santa Luzia. In the city center, Rossio Square marks the start of Baixa, the district rebuilt systematically after the 1755 earthquake. The collection also includes religious buildings such as the Basilica da Estrela and the Church of São Roque with its gilded chapels, the Pantheon of Santa Engrácia with its dome, and the ruins of the Convento do Carmo. More recent projects like the MAAT Museum and the Oceanário show Lisbon's approach to contemporary architecture. Historic Tram 28 connects many of these sites and runs through Chiado, Bairro Alto and Graça. Outside the city, the National Palace of Sintra and the Moorish Castle complete the picture.
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