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Palácio Nacional da Ajuda

Largo da Ajuda, Lisboa, Lisboa

Description

The Palace of Ajuda was built during the 18th century for the Portuguese Royal Family just south of the Monsanto Forest Park, overlooking the city and the Tagus River. It was designed in Neo-classical style and visitors can discover luxuriously furnished and decorated halls & chambers such as the Spanish Tapestry Hall, King Luís's Room, the Blue Room, the Winter Garden, the Supper Room, the Throne Room, or the Ballroom.

Access & Transport

The Palace is located in the Alto da Ajuda neighbourhood, in Westen Lisbon Tram 18 and bus 729 stop next to the palace at 'Palácio Nacional Ajuda'

Instructions & Recommendations

The Royal Treasure Museum is located within the complex and can be visited separately

Meta review

The Palace is well ranked by travel guides but seldom featured by travel magazines and blogs. Online reviews are consistently good, noting the large number of rooms (the Banqueting Hall is one of the clear favourites), the helpful descriptions in several languages, the lavish furnishing, and the lack of crowd. A few recurring comments that the rooms could do with more upkeep.

Environmental & Social

No environmental data. Requires electricity for cooling and heating. Preserves the city's architectural, historical and artistic heritages.

Conclusion

The Palace is one of the best places to learn about Portuguese history outside of the marine exploration and discoveries. An excellent add-on option for anybody already in the Belem area but also worth a dedicated trip from the city center for those who like it cultural.

Key positive

Some very impressive rooms and decoration

Not crowded and cheap entrance fees

Key negative

None

Suitability

Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility (ramp and lift)

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on Easter Sunday, 01 May, 24/25 Dec, 01 Jan

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:1h 45m

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday -

Thursday10:00 - 18:00

Friday10:00 - 18:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:00

Sunday10:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€2.5
Adult
18 - 64
€5
Teen & Young
12 - 17
€2.5
Child
3 - 11
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0

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