Lisbon - Palácio de Belém

 
The Palácio de Belém, the current seat of office of the president, extends along the north side of the Praça Afonso de Albuquerque.

Mário Soares, the current president, gave up his flat in the city for the dwelling in Belém. The palace - often called the Palácio Cor de Rosa because of its pink exterior - was founded in 1559. It was renovated several times during the 17th C. and 18th C. Joáo V, who had purchased the palace in 1726 from the Count of Aveiro, had considerable alterations made and planted a large garden behind the palace.

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The present building is the result of renovation carried out in 1886. During the earthquake on November first 1755, José I and his family stayed in the Palácio de Belém and not in the royal palace at Terreiro do Paço, which was completely destroyed.
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Address: Palácio de Belém, Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, Lisbon , Portugal
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Transit: Bus: 14, 28, 43, 49; Tram: 15; Rail: Belem

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