Palace · 1796–19th c.
Ajuda National Palace
Palácio Nacional da Ajuda
After fire destroys the wooden royal residence used since 1755, a stone palace is begun in 1796.
Stories
From wooden 'Real Barraca' to stone palace 1796
After fire destroys the wooden royal residence used since 1755, a stone palace is begun in 1796.
A king moves in 1862
King Luís I and Queen Maria Pia move in in 1862, making the palace the royal residence.
National Monument 1910
The palace is classified a National Monument in June 1910.