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The Necessidades Palace (Portuguese: Palácio das Necessidades) is a historic building in the Largo do Rilvas, a public square in Lisbon, Portugal. It serves as headquarters of the Portuguese Foreign Ministry. The palace has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1983.
The palace became the home of the Duke’s daughter, Maria II, both with her first husband, Auguste de Beauharnais, Duke of Leuchtenberg and after his death with her second husband, Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. In 1844–1846 improvements and alterations were made by the royal architect.
Necessidades Palace, a historic edifice that once served as a convent before being transformed into a splendid palace, graces the landscape of Lisbon. In its current role, it proudly houses the esteemed Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Discover the rich history of Necessidades Palace in Lisbon, from its origins as a convent to its role as a royal residence and now a foreign ministry.
This magnificent ten-hectare garden, surrounding the Necessidades Palace, has a rich history that spans centuries, reigns, and cultural shifts. It has evolved from its original Baroque design, commissioned by King John (João) V in 1743 and executed by Italian architects, to its later transformation into an English landscape style by the ...
The Necessidades Palace was built in the 18th century as a royal residence for several members of Portugals Braganza Dynasty. It features elements of classical Baroque architecture, such as its pink pastel color and the peaceful garden it sits in.
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Delve into Portuguese history at this neoclassical masterpiece, once a royal residence and now home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Explore its elegant architecture and lush gardens, a testament to Lisbon's rich cultural heritage.
