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Palácio Nacional da Ajuda - Lisbon - Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal

Palácio Nacional da Ajuda

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Palácio Nacional da Ajuda

Lisbon, Portugal

Rating★4.7(10,643 reviews)
AddressLargo da Ajuda, 1349-021 Lisboa, Portugal
MuseumAttractionTop Rated

Neoclassical palace, the 19th-century residence of the royal family, now museum of decorative arts.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Overview

Neoclassical palace, the 19th-century residence of the royal family, now museum of decorative arts.

Opening Hours

Monday
10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Wednesday
Closed–
Thursday
10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Visitor Reviews

**★★★★★ Nancie Balun — 2 weeks ago

This is a must visit palace now a museum! It's enormous!! The decorative arts collections are stunning!! Very nice explanation of each room! This museum will help you learn about Portugal's rich history! It's so stunning inside! It's also in need of restorations, but that is to be expected! The staff is friendly! They helped me so much! I so enjoyed being able to do a video on the pretty staircase! Note: no flash photography and videos inside the palace rooms! Expect to need at least two to thr

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**★★★★★ Deepsikha Majhi — a month ago

Very well organised and amazing place to visit if you are interested to see the life style of king. There are almost 40 rooms to explore and near by there is a museum with the all the beautiful jewellery. You can purchase Lisboa tour card to visit all these. Or you can just purchase the ticket and do visit the places. You can go by public transportation

**★★★★★ Oscar Fonseca — 2 months ago

Palácio Nacional da Ajuda is a very elegant palace and absolutely worth a visit. We really enjoyed the layout of the rooms and the clear explanations provided in each display, which help you appreciate the historical importance of the palace for Portugal.

One improvement I would strongly recommend is the addition of an audio guide. It would make the visit much more engaging and would add depth to the experience. The palace is also clearly a popular spot for taking fancy photos, which you can im

**★★★★★ Murillo Pontual — 4 months ago

As a Brazilian and descendant of the Portuguese, visiting the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda felt very special to me. There are many references to Brazil and the Imperial House of Brazil throughout the palace. It’s beautifully maintained and offers a fascinating glimpse into how the Bragança family once lived. I highly recommend it. If you’re planning to visit, don’t miss the nearby botanical garden — it’s just a short walk away and well worth seeing too.

**★★★☆☆ YZ ZY — 3 months ago

Although the collection is a sight to see, I believe that maintenance of the place isn't done. The bathroom wreaks of heavy tabocco stench and the wall paints are peeling off. Many side rooms aren't maintained and are left for anyone to peek and see its deteriorating.

As for the main exhibits, the rooms may be spectacular indeed, but the message in English are small and uninviting.

There needs to be more logical step by step information available in English.

The staff dont speak English and m

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