Palacio Nacional da Ajuda

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7 / 10

5 expert reviews

“The 18/19C residence of the monarchs Louis and Maria Pia from 1862 onwards, this palace contains a profusion of 19C furniture, tapestries, statues, paintings and decorative objects.”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's Fodor's
"In 1802 construction began on the Ajuda Palace, which was intended as a royal residence." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"This palace is filled with elaborate furniture, art works, tapestries, and statues....I was impressed and awed with the elaborate, elegance displayed in every room." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This Disneylike castle is a glorious conglomeration of turrets and domes awash in pastels...the surrounding park is filled with trees and flowers from every corner of the Portuguese empire" Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Today, the ornate neoclassical building functions as a museum. Visitors can take a peek at how Portuguese monarchs lived, as well as admire 18th- and 19th-century paintings, furniture, and tapestries." Full review