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.
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.
