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São Bento Palace

Name: São Bento Palace
Rating: 4.3

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Admire the Palácio de São Bento, the neoclassical home of Portugal's parliament. Take in its stone facade from outside, or arrange a group tour in advance to see inside the former monastery.

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Full description

The Palácio de São Bento was built as a monastery in the late 1590s and is now the seat of Portugal's parliament, the Assembly of the Republic. Its neoclassical facades are built from natural stone, while parts of the interior are considerably older, with some sections reported to date to the 17th century.

Casual entry is difficult: interior visits are by guided tour only, for groups of at least 10 and no more than 30 people, arranged by submitting a form on the official website. Most visitors view the exterior in a short stop of about 15 minutes.

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Address

Praça da Constituição de 1976, 1249-068 Lisboa, Portugal · Lisboa

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book a tour via the form on the website well ahead, since groups need at least 10 people
expect to see mainly the exterior if you are travelling alone
combine it with nearby sights as a quick stop.

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Reviews

I recently visited the São Bento Palace and was absolutely blown away by its stunning architecture and spacious interior. The attention to detail in every corner of the building is truly impressive, and I found myself marveling at the intricate designs and beautiful décor throughout. The tour guide was extremely…

Antonio

4/5

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