Belém Palace

National Palace of Belém
Palácio Nacional de Belém (Portuguese)
The main façade of the Belém Palace from the Afonso de Albuquerque Square
Interactive map of the National Palace of Belém area
Former namesRoyal Palace of Belém
Alternative namesBelém Palace
General information
TypeOfficial residence
Architectural styleMannerism
LocationSanta Maria de Belém, Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, 1349-022, Lisbon, Portugal
Coordinates38°41′52.69″N 9°12′2.47″W / 38.6979694°N 9.2006861°W / 38.6979694; -9.2006861
Current tenantsMarcelo Rebelo de Sousa
Opened18th century
OwnerPortuguese government
Technical details
MaterialMixed masonry
Design and construction
ArchitectJoão Pedro Ludovice
DesignationsNational monument (August 3, 2007 (2007-08-03))
Known forOfficial residence of the president of Portugal
Website
presidencia.pt
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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 Portugal, the head of state of Portugal. Located in the Belém District of Lisbon, the palace's main façade fronts the Afonso de Albuquerque Square, 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.