Belem
Palace, Portugal
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Portugal's
Belem palace is situated high up in gardens
on a gently sloped hill, the Belem Palace is the official residence of Portugal's
president since 1910. It was built in 1559
and altered in the 18th century by King
Jose.
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King
Jose I was inside the palace where the Great Earthquake
was felt only to a slight extent, and just like most
buildings in this area, it wasn't severely damaged
in 1755. It still retains its richly furnished halls,
carvings, tiles, and numerous works of art.
A
square with well-tended gardens and a statue of Afonso
de Albuquerque, the Viceroy of India, standing atop
a 20m-high Neo-Manueline pedestal in the center in
front of the palace.
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