Category: Civil Architecture > Palace
District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Estrela > Ceuta Sul
- Location: Situated in Largo do Rilvas, in the parish of Estrela, Lisbon.
- Former Name: Originally known as the Convent of São Filipe Néri and the Convent of Nossa Senhora das Necessidades.
- Current Use: Headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Chapel and Legend: The Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Necessidades began to be built in 1604, after the miraculous image of the Saint protected a couple of weavers during the plague.
- Transformation: In 1705, King D. Pedro II, after being cured by this image, promised protection and built a palace and a convent on the site.
- Foundation: In 1747, D. João V donated the building to the Congregation of the Oratory, which taught theology and sciences.
- Importance: The convent became a prestigious teaching center, frequented by the elite and protected by the king.
- Royal Use: From 1833, the palace became the residence of several monarchs, including D. Maria II, D. Pedro V, and D. Carlos.
- Notable Events: The palace hosted important events, such as the wedding of Prince D. Carlos and visits from foreign heads of state.
- Revolution of 1910: The palace was bombed during the revolution that proclaimed the Republic, and the monarchy left the building.
- Change of Function: In 1916, the building became the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Current Architecture: The building features historical elements mixed with adaptations for the Ministry. It includes rooms such as the Blue Room and the Banquet Hall.
- Visits: The palace is an important reference in Portuguese foreign policy and continues to be a building of great historical significance.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palácio_das_Necessidades
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.70653881548687,-9.1709205233609
Coordinates DMS: 38°42'23.5"N 09°10'15.3"W
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