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Palácio Nacional de Belém
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The Belém Palace, formally the National Palace of Belém, is the current official residence of the president of the Portuguese Republic, the head of state of Portugal. Located in the Belém District of Lisbon, the palace's main façade fronts the Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, facing the Tagus River.
Nearby attractions
Garden of Afonso de Albuquerque
Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, 1300-004 Lisboa, Portugal
Tropical Botanical Garden
Largo dos Jerónimos, 1400-209 Lisboa, Portugal
National Coach Museum - Old Royal Riding School
Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, 1300-004 Lisboa, Portugal
National Coach Museum
Av. da Índia 136, 1300-300 Lisboa, Portugal
Quake - Lisbon Earthquake Museum
Rua do Cais da Alfândega Velha 39, 1300-598 Lisboa, Portugal
Museu da Presidência da República
Praça Afonso de Albuquerque 1A, 1349-022 Lisboa, Portugal
Garden Vasco da Gama
R. Vieira Portuense, 1300-571 Lisboa, Portugal
Jerónimos Monastery
Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal
Praça do Império Garden
Praça do Império, 1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal
Nearby restaurants
Restaurante O Frade
Calçada da Ajuda 14, 1300-598 Lisboa, Portugal
Taberna dos Ferreiros
Tv. Ferreiros a Belém 5, 1300-085 Lisboa, Portugal
Queijadas de Belem
R. de Belém 1, 1300-004 Lisboa, Portugal
Restaurante Rui dos Pregos
R. da Junqueira 508 510, 1300-341 Lisboa, Portugal
Augusto Lisboa - Belém
Calçada da Ajuda 34, 1300-014 Lisboa, Portugal
Restaurante Adega de Belém
R. de Belém n° 40, 1300-085 Lisboa, Portugal
Restaurante Belém 2 a 8
R. de Belém 2 A 8, 1300-085 Lisboa, Portugal
Comptoir Parisien
R. Vieira Portuense 44, 1300-469 Lisboa, Portugal
Miolo
R. de Belém 36, 1300-083 Lisboa, Portugal
Guelra Restaurante
R. de Belém 35, 1300-315 Lisboa, Portugal
Nearby hotels
Hotel Belém Tejo
R. de Belém 28, 1300-084 Lisboa, Portugal
Famous Crows Guest House
R. de Belém 70, 1300-085 Lisboa, Portugal
EMBAIXADOR Apartments&Suites
R. do Emb. 198, 1300-218 Lisboa, Portugal
Ver Belém Suites
R. Vieira Portuense 82, 1300-571 Lisboa, Portugal
123 Ambassador Hostel
R. do Emb. 123, 1300-598 Lisboa, Portugal
Hotel Jerónimos 8
R. dos Jerónimos 8, 1400-211 Lisboa, Portugal
Gerónimo Guest House Belém
R. 2 3, 1400-209 Lisboa, Portugal
Terrace Lisbon Hostel
R. dos Jerónimos 16, 1400-210 Lisboa, Portugal
Wine & Books Hotels | Lisboa
Tv. da Memória 62, 1300-403 Lisboa, Portugal
Belém Confort - Rooms in Apt
R. do Emb. 110, 1300-598 Lisboa, Portugal
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Palácio Nacional de Belém

Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, 1300-004 Lisboa, Portugal
4.5(863)
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The Belém Palace, formally the National Palace of Belém, is the current official residence of the president of the Portuguese Republic, the head of state of Portugal. Located in the Belém District of Lisbon, the palace's main façade fronts the Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, facing the Tagus River.

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attractions: Garden of Afonso de Albuquerque, Tropical Botanical Garden, National Coach Museum - Old Royal Riding School, National Coach Museum, Quake - Lisbon Earthquake Museum, Museu da Presidência da República, Garden Vasco da Gama, Jerónimos Monastery, Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Praça do Império Garden, restaurants: Restaurante O Frade, Taberna dos Ferreiros, Queijadas de Belem, Restaurante Rui dos Pregos, Augusto Lisboa - Belém, Restaurante Adega de Belém, Restaurante Belém 2 a 8, Comptoir Parisien, Miolo, Guelra Restaurante
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+351 21 361 4600
Website
museu.presidencia.pt

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Nearby attractions of Palácio Nacional de Belém

Garden of Afonso de Albuquerque

Tropical Botanical Garden

National Coach Museum - Old Royal Riding School

National Coach Museum

Quake - Lisbon Earthquake Museum

Museu da Presidência da República

Garden Vasco da Gama

Jerónimos Monastery

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

Praça do Império Garden

Garden of Afonso de Albuquerque

Garden of Afonso de Albuquerque

4.4

(1.3K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Tropical Botanical Garden

Tropical Botanical Garden

4.3

(2.2K)

Open until 5:00 PM
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National Coach Museum - Old Royal Riding School

National Coach Museum - Old Royal Riding School

4.5

(330)

Open until 6:00 PM
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National Coach Museum

National Coach Museum

4.6

(4.3K)

Open 24 hours
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Pena Palace Jeep Safari «The Original»
Pena Palace Jeep Safari «The Original»
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Nearby restaurants of Palácio Nacional de Belém

Restaurante O Frade

Taberna dos Ferreiros

Queijadas de Belem

Restaurante Rui dos Pregos

Augusto Lisboa - Belém

Restaurante Adega de Belém

Restaurante Belém 2 a 8

Comptoir Parisien

Miolo

Guelra Restaurante

Restaurante O Frade

Restaurante O Frade

4.6

(1.0K)

$$

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Taberna dos Ferreiros

Taberna dos Ferreiros

4.6

(900)

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Queijadas de Belem

Queijadas de Belem

4.2

(1.1K)

$

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Restaurante Rui dos Pregos

Restaurante Rui dos Pregos

4.0

(1.1K)

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Oleh ShpytkoOleh Shpytko
The National Palace of Belém is the current official residence of the president of the Portuguese Republic, the head of state of Portugal. Main information: Price: 5 EUR/3.5 EUR - students Time of visit: 1.5h guided tour [!]Booking: Mandatory Language: English, Portuguese Parking: close to Jardim Afonso de Albuquerque Bike Parking: between Jardim Afonso de Albuquerque and Quiosque Belém bar [!]Security measures: done by the police Current situation: >It’s only possible to visit the Belém National Palace and gardens on Saturdays and with a guide >The guided tour to the Belém National Palace and Gardens, in English, is at 4.30 p.m. All the other schedules, for the guided tours, are in Portuguese >Buy a ticket 15-10 minutes before the beginning of the guided tour >The number of visitors can be limited, so booking is mandatory at least 24 hours before The chances of seeing the president are low. Before entering your things will be checked [the same as in the Museum of Money, the Treasure Museum, the Pilar 7, etc.]. [!]You are not allowed to take photos directly in the President's office. Everywhere else is fine. Before the tour, you may spend some time in the President's Museum [included in the price]. Time spent: 20 min.
SharonSharon
The Palace is amazing to look at from the outside. One can only wonder what the inside looks like. You have to purchase tickets to go in, don't know how much they are, but there was a long queue for this, likewise the queue to go inside the place was enormous. It was a hot day with no shade Would recommend suntan lotion, a hat or umbrella and the will to queue for a long time otherwise you'll ❤️‍🔥 to a cinder before getting inside. Around the palace are market stalls selling all forts of items from scarfs, jewelry ornaments, clothes and a man that makes leather shoes. I brought a fully leather upper/lined pair of sandals for €65, I kept them on. Lots of places to find food to eat. I've done a review on Pao Pao, that's where I brought my lunch. They also have a long queue, but the food is made up fresh, while you wait. Starbucks, McDonald's and Burger King are also in the same area. Changing the place guard is every 3rd Sunday at 11am. Saw this as whilst in a car. However, I think they must change the guards men during the day, as it is very hot. It's a good day's visit if you go to Belem, I sat in the park to eat my lunch. They have a children's play area.
Artur VictoriaArtur Victoria
The Belém Palace has been the Official Residence of the President of the Republic since the establishment of the Republic in 1910. With a history of more than five centuries, it was classified as a Public Interest Property in 1967 and elevated to National Monument in 2007. In the 16th century, D. Manuel de Portugal, a figure of the Portuguese Renaissance, built the central core of the building on land leased to the Jerónimos monks. In 1726, the property was purchased by D. João V for a summer farm, remaining in the possession of the royal family until 1908. After the regicide, D. Manuel II offered the Palace of Belém to the State, under the supervision of the Ministry of Business Foreigners, who used the Palace to welcome foreign official guests visiting Portugal, until the establishment of the Republic.
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The National Palace of Belém is the current official residence of the president of the Portuguese Republic, the head of state of Portugal. Main information: Price: 5 EUR/3.5 EUR - students Time of visit: 1.5h guided tour [!]Booking: Mandatory Language: English, Portuguese Parking: close to Jardim Afonso de Albuquerque Bike Parking: between Jardim Afonso de Albuquerque and Quiosque Belém bar [!]Security measures: done by the police Current situation: >It’s only possible to visit the Belém National Palace and gardens on Saturdays and with a guide >The guided tour to the Belém National Palace and Gardens, in English, is at 4.30 p.m. All the other schedules, for the guided tours, are in Portuguese >Buy a ticket 15-10 minutes before the beginning of the guided tour >The number of visitors can be limited, so booking is mandatory at least 24 hours before The chances of seeing the president are low. Before entering your things will be checked [the same as in the Museum of Money, the Treasure Museum, the Pilar 7, etc.]. [!]You are not allowed to take photos directly in the President's office. Everywhere else is fine. Before the tour, you may spend some time in the President's Museum [included in the price]. Time spent: 20 min.
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The Palace is amazing to look at from the outside. One can only wonder what the inside looks like. You have to purchase tickets to go in, don't know how much they are, but there was a long queue for this, likewise the queue to go inside the place was enormous. It was a hot day with no shade Would recommend suntan lotion, a hat or umbrella and the will to queue for a long time otherwise you'll ❤️‍🔥 to a cinder before getting inside. Around the palace are market stalls selling all forts of items from scarfs, jewelry ornaments, clothes and a man that makes leather shoes. I brought a fully leather upper/lined pair of sandals for €65, I kept them on. Lots of places to find food to eat. I've done a review on Pao Pao, that's where I brought my lunch. They also have a long queue, but the food is made up fresh, while you wait. Starbucks, McDonald's and Burger King are also in the same area. Changing the place guard is every 3rd Sunday at 11am. Saw this as whilst in a car. However, I think they must change the guards men during the day, as it is very hot. It's a good day's visit if you go to Belem, I sat in the park to eat my lunch. They have a children's play area.
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The Belém Palace has been the Official Residence of the President of the Republic since the establishment of the Republic in 1910. With a history of more than five centuries, it was classified as a Public Interest Property in 1967 and elevated to National Monument in 2007. In the 16th century, D. Manuel de Portugal, a figure of the Portuguese Renaissance, built the central core of the building on land leased to the Jerónimos monks. In 1726, the property was purchased by D. João V for a summer farm, remaining in the possession of the royal family until 1908. After the regicide, D. Manuel II offered the Palace of Belém to the State, under the supervision of the Ministry of Business Foreigners, who used the Palace to welcome foreign official guests visiting Portugal, until the establishment of the Republic.
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5.0
1y

The National Palace of Belém is the current official residence of the president of the Portuguese Republic, the head of state of Portugal.

Main information: Price: 5 EUR/3.5 EUR - students Time of visit: 1.5h guided tour [!]Booking: Mandatory Language: English, Portuguese Parking: close to Jardim Afonso de Albuquerque Bike Parking: between Jardim Afonso de Albuquerque and Quiosque Belém bar [!]Security measures: done by the police

Current situation: It’s only possible to visit the Belém National Palace and gardens on Saturdays and with a guide The guided tour to the Belém National Palace and Gardens, in English, is at 4.30 p.m. All the other schedules, for the guided tours, are in Portuguese Buy a ticket 15-10 minutes before the beginning of the guided tour The number of visitors can be limited, so booking is mandatory at least 24 hours before

The chances of seeing the president are low. Before entering your things will be checked [the same as in the Museum of Money, the Treasure Museum, the Pilar 7, etc.]. [!]You are not allowed to take photos directly in the President's office. Everywhere else is fine. Before the tour, you may spend some time in the President's Museum [included in the price]. Time...

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5.0
1y

The Palace is amazing to look at from the outside. One can only wonder what the inside looks like. You have to purchase tickets to go in, don't know how much they are, but there was a long queue for this, likewise the queue to go inside the place was enormous. It was a hot day with no shade

Would recommend suntan lotion, a hat or umbrella and the will to queue for a long time otherwise you'll ❤️‍🔥 to a cinder before getting inside.

Around the palace are market stalls selling all forts of items from scarfs, jewelry ornaments, clothes and a man that makes leather shoes. I brought a fully leather upper/lined pair of sandals for €65, I kept them on.

Lots of places to find food to eat. I've done a review on Pao Pao, that's where I brought my lunch. They also have a long queue, but the food is made up fresh, while you wait. Starbucks, McDonald's and Burger King are also in the same area.

Changing the place guard is every 3rd Sunday at 11am. Saw this as whilst in a car. However, I think they must change the guards men during the day, as it is very hot.

It's a good day's visit if you go to Belem, I sat in the park to eat my lunch. They have a...

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4.0
6y

Il Palazzo Nazionale di Belém è dal 1911 la residenza ufficiale del Presidente della Repubblica. Fu edificato nel 1559 dal nobile Dom Manuel su una collina di viti che si affacciava direttamente sul Tejo. Nel XVII° secolo, il palazzo diventò proprietà dei Conti di Alveiras, e in seguito fu abitato per qualche anno dalla regina Dona Catarina di Bragança. Nel 1726 venne acquistato dal re Dom João V che lo modificò radicalmente, rendendo gli interni più sontuosi per i suoi convegni amorosi. Essendo essenzialmente una residenza estiva venne chiamata con il nome di Villa Reale di Belém. Il 14 agosto 1724 vi morì la regina Dona Maria Ana d’Austria consorte del re Dom João V. La mattina del 1° novembre del 1755, durante il grande terremoto, il re Dom Josè I, la famiglia reale e il Marquês de Pombal erano in questo palazzo; per questo motivo si salvarono miracolosamente. Temendo ulteriori scosse alloggiarono all’interno di alcune tende, nel Jardim de Buxo, davanti alla facciata del palazzo, mentre i cortili e l’edificio furono usati come ospedale. Tra il 1844 e il 1846, il palazzo diviene residenza della regina Dona Maria II. L’edificio, dall’architettura barocca e neoclassica, subì ulteriori interventi nel 1886 quando fu scelto come dimora dal re Dom Carlos I. Sul lato sinistro dell’edificio vi è il Museu da Presidência da Republica dedicato ai presidenti della Repubblica portoghese, visitabile assieme al palazzo o separatamente. Gli interni del palazzo, quasi tutti in stile impero, colpiscono soprattutto per le numerose opere d’arte molte delle quali contemporanee (Pieter Paul Rubens, Almada Negreiros, Paula Rego ecc.). Davanti al palazzo si accede, da una balconata, ai giardini all’italiana detti: Jardim de Buxo, sopraelevati rispetto alla strada e che terminano con una balconata che dà sulla Praça Alfonso de Albuquerque. Intorno al palazzo si trovano diversi giardini e cortili: Il Pátio das Laranjeiras si apre a lato del Museu da Presidência da Republica ed è ornato da piante di arance. Nel Pátio dos Bichos, ai lati della fontana, si possono vedere ancora oggi le gabbie dove erano rinchiusi gli animali esotici, provenienti dalle varie colonie, che il fine settimana venivano lasciati liberi per i numerosi giardini. Segue il Jardim das Rosas, da lì si accede al sopraelevato Jardim da Cascata, il più bello del palazzo, dove spiccano tre padiglioni rococò con al centro la fontana di Ercole, infine il Jardim da Arrábida non visitabile. Sul lato destro del palazzo si trovano le ex Scuderie Reali edificate dall’architetto italiano Giacomo Azzolini, in stile neoclassico, oggi vi ha sede una parte del Museo delle Carrozze. Per visitare il palazzo e i giardini si organizzano visite guidate in date prestabilite, in genere al sabato, ma esse sono possibili solo in alcuni momenti: quando non ci sono visite ufficiali o altri...

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