Belém Palace
The Belém Palace (Portuguese: Palácio de Belém), formally the National Palace of Belém, (Portuguese: Palácio Nacional de 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. A former residence of the Portuguese royal family, the Belém Palace complex is made up of various buildings, wings, courtyards, and gardens, built variously from the 18th to 21st centuries.
| Belém Palace | |
|---|---|
Palácio de Belém | |
The main façade of the Palace of Belém from the Praça Afonso de Albuquerque | |
Location of the Belém Palace within the municipality of Lisbon | |
| General information | |
| Type | Palace |
| Architectural style | Mannerism |
| Location | Santa Maria de Belém |
| Country | Portugal |
| Coordinates | 38°41′52.69″N 9°12′2.47″W |
| Opened | 18th century |
| Owner | Portuguese Crown (until 1910) Portuguese Republic (from 1910) |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Mixed masonry |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | João Pedro Ludovice |
| Website | |
| www | |
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