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Ajuda Palace
Largo da Ajuda, Lisbon 1349-021 - Portugal

Built in the 19th century as a residence for the Portuguese kings, the palace was never completed as originally intended and, in fact, the west wing is still unfinished. Initially this was due to the invasion by Napoleon which led...
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Attractions near Ajuda Palace
A selection of attractions close to Ajuda Palace:
Ajuda Palace  (< 1 Mile)
Built in the 19th century as a residence for the Portuguese kings, the palace was never completed as originally intended and, in fact, the west...
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Ajuda Botanical Garden  (< 1 Mile)
Instructed by the Marquês de Pombal in 1768, Domingos Vanelli designed the 10 acre, two level Ajuda Botanical Garden, the first in Portugal. Restored during...
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Memória Church.  (< 1 Mile)
Built in 1760 to commemorate the escape by King Jose I from an assassination attempt on the site in 1758, this small but beautiful church...
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Moinhos de Santana Park  (< 1 Mile)
The Moinhos de Santana Recreation Park in Alto do Restelo gets its name from the windmills inside, although these work for demonstration purposes only. The...
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National Ethnology Museum  (< 1 Mile)
Established in 1965, this interesting museum contains more than 26,000 items. Apart from those relating to Portuguese culture, there is a particular emphasis on African...
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Belém Palace  (< 1 Mile)
This palace has been the official residence of the President of Portugal since 1912. The original building dates from 1559, but it was considerably altered...
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National Coach Museum  (< 1 Mile)
Opened in 1905 and housed in what was formerly the riding school of the Belem Palace, this museum is claimed to be one of the...
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Tropical Garden  (< 1 Mile)
Lisbon’s tropical garden, which is also known as the Jardim do Ultramar or Jardim Agricola Tropical is an overlooked, but charming and tranquil, place regularly...
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Afonso de Albuquerque Garden  (< 1 Mile)
This Garden is located in front of the Belém Palace, now used as a presidential residence. About nine acres in extent, it is dedicated to...
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Presidential Museum  (< 1 Mile)
The Presidential Museum is located in the Belém Palace and offers visitors information on the office of President, its history and its office holders and...
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Electricity Museum  (< 1 Mile)
The Electricity museum is housed in the old Central Tejo or Lisbon power station in Belém, classified as a national heritage. Building started in 1914...
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Antiga Confeitaria de Belém  (1.1 Miles)
When visiting the Jerónimos Monastery it is virtually obligatory to visit the adjacent Antiga Confeitaria de Belém and sample its famous pastéis de nata (custard...
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Jerónimos Monastery  (1.3 Miles)
A UNESCO World Heritage site, this Hieronymite monastery was built in the early 16th century by King Manuel I. Commemorating Vasco da Gama’s successful voyage...
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Santo Amaro Chapel  (1.3 Miles)
Located at the top of the Calçada de Santo Amaro between Belém and Lisbon city center, the Renaissance style Santo Amaro Chapel is worth visiting....
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National Archaeology Museum  (1.3 Miles)
The National Archaeology Museum, founded in 1893 by the archaeologist José Leite de Vasconelos, has occupied the west wing of the Jerónimos Monastery since 1903....
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Praça do Império Garden  (1.3 Miles)
The Praça do Império Garden is located between the Jeronimo’s Monastery and the Discoveries Monument and is flanked by the Belém Cultural Centre. The garden...
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Calouste Gulbenkian Planetarium  (1.4 Miles)
The Calouste Gulbenkian Planetarium was designed by Frederico George and opened in 1965. It is situated between the west wing of the Jerónimos monastery and...
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São Jerónimo’s Chapel  (1.4 Miles)
The Capela de São Jerónimo, also known as the Ermida de São Jerónimo, is situated in the Jardim Ducla Soares in Belém. It was built...
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Macao Cultural Museum  (1.4 Miles)
The Macao Cultural Museum is part of a Science and Culture Centre which has the aims of encouraging the study of Macanese history, culture and...
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Berardo Museum of Modern Art  (1.5 Miles)
Opening in June 2007, the Berardo Museum of Modern Art contains one of the world’s most important collections of modern and contemporary art. José Berardo,...
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