Museu da Presidencia da Republica
Museu da Presidencia da Republica
Museu da Presidencia da Republica
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Neighborhood: Belém
Belém is the "capital of the Portuguese Discoveries" and a photographer's paradise. You can spend an entire day exploring this neighborhood: monuments (Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries), museums (Coach Museum, Centro Cultural de Belém) and breathtaking views of the Tagus river will make your visit worth your time. Belém also offers a variety of restaurants and cafes, namely the famous - and delicious - "Pastéis de Belém" (typical Portuguese custard tarts; make sure you buy an extra box of those!). Easily accessible from Lisbon's historic center, Belém is a must-do, especially if you're spending more than one day visiting the Portuguese capital.
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IAN D
Wigan, UK26,760 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
First it is really cheap to visit this museum about the history of Portugal s presidents. Lots of paintings and gifts to the state on display. Regretfully you cannot visit either the gardens or the palace.
Written June 29, 2023
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carlos3005emlisboa
Central Portugal, Portugal386 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
The Museum of the Portuguese Presidency is a modern Museum . The single adult Ticket has a cost of 2,50 Euros and offers not just turists but also locals a inside view to Portugals past ( starting of the democracy ) and present . The most impressiv is of course the Exhibition of the State Gifts from the diferent Countrys . Besides that the visitor will see the Gallery of the former Portuguese Presidents , take a look on important Documents about past and recent states visits , and on the upper floor a intresting view on the portuguese state honors given by the Portuguese Presidents. Unfortunatly are the presidential cars for the next years in a exhibition in North Portugals city PORTO . Even so , its a very nice , well organized and intresting exhibition for " low cost " . If you have the time and are intrested , take as visiting day the Saturday . On each Saturday ( and for now only on Saturdays ) you can also visit the Presidencial Palace and the Gardens . The Museum offers you a well organized Museum Shop with some replica you cant buy anywhere else . The most commun Gift from the Museum Shop is the Presidential china , like the coffea cup , the eating plate or the paper holder . These are not " cheap " items ( starts from 45 till 100 Euros ) but they are worth it for the quality and of course , bcz this is the only china with the portuguese " republic/presidential " seal .
Written November 6, 2015
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TheDarkling
Hastings, UK123 contributions
Museum of the Presidency of the Republic is fascinating... really ! mark it on the Belem visit list.
Sep 2016 • Couples
Museu da Presidencia da Republica in Belém (Lisbon neighbourhood to the west) once was a royal palace for the summer period, and now is used for state visits and displaying gifts to Portugal from other states and visiting dignitaries. The history of Portugal during it's turbulent time is very fascinating and the role and life of it's various presidents are displayed.
My only moan is that about 1/4 of the display screens weren't working - come on Portugal, I know you having a slight economic hiccup, but do pay for an IT team to fix your displays. You would have gotten a 5* with a little effort....
Plan to spend about 2 hours on a visit, we did but we thought its an in/out place.... far more fascinating than we had been lead. In fact we were caught up in reading and looking that we didn't take any photos inside.... so that a good sign.
My only moan is that about 1/4 of the display screens weren't working - come on Portugal, I know you having a slight economic hiccup, but do pay for an IT team to fix your displays. You would have gotten a 5* with a little effort....
Plan to spend about 2 hours on a visit, we did but we thought its an in/out place.... far more fascinating than we had been lead. In fact we were caught up in reading and looking that we didn't take any photos inside.... so that a good sign.
Written September 14, 2016
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holidayolic
Amadora, Portugal281 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
If you can book a visit to the Palace itself, not only the museum and you'll enjoy it much more. They are usually just at Saturdays. The museum itself is really tasteful and if you want you can learn a lot.
Written March 6, 2017
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Farky
Edinburgh, UK133 contributions
Oct 2012 • Friends
I can't find a separate listing for the the Belem Palace which is the official residence of the Portuguese President. For just 5 Euro you tour the museum before taking a guided tour of the palace which is VERY worthwhile. In fact the tour of the palace was one of the highlights of my most recent trip to Portugal. The museum itself is very good but try not to miss the palace. It has far much shorter opening hours / days than the museum itself. Thanks to Elsa, our guide who was quite exceptional with her knowledge of the building and what goes on within its walls. Quite a fabulous experience!
Written November 5, 2012
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B T
London, UK1,255 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
It was interesting but it is literally 1 room with portraits of Portugal's presidents around the sides and an assortment of random gifts received on state visits.
Written May 20, 2023
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Shuki R
TLV136 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
This small museum is off the pink Belem palace, which is Portugal's presidential residence, and within walking distance of all the major Belem attractions such as Jeronimos monastery. Entrance is very cheap. There's a portrait gallery with short bios of all of Portugal's presidents since the establishment of the republic in 1910, plus short videos for all the presidents since the Carnation revolution (1974). There's an interesting collection of gifts received by Portuguese presidents through the ages from foreign heads of state, some presidential memorabilia, and all the insignia for all of Portugal's orders of chivalry. All in all, worth while for people into that
Written December 15, 2018
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Thank you for your visit, review and kind words.
Written October 25, 2022
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Jesse G
Arlington, TX191 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
This museum is the ONLY way you can get a tour of the working presidential palace (palacio de belem). The museum itself is small and features various gifts to the presidents and portraits. It's very well done and interactive. But the main reason to visit the museum is so you can get entry into the next door palace with the guards. The palace is the working "white house" where the president give all media addresses and conducts various government meetings. There is a dining room for state dinners and a wonderful garden. There is only 1 English tour which takes place on Saturdays at 4:30PM. You can reserve a spot prior to the tour time on the time of or days priors. You MUST take the tour of the palace! It's awesome! I'd suggest stopping by to get your name on the tour list and then visiting the other sites in Belem. The gift shop has a lovely red and green scarf for purchase that's the official design of the palace. It's only 10Euro! The gardens and interior of the palace are great photos along with a great view of the water from the upper level of the garden.
Written December 17, 2017
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AngeleneFay
Brisbane, Australia99 contributions
Not too much to see here, probably more interesting for Portuguese residents. The collection is lovely but mainly consists of gifts from heads of state to the Portuguese presidents.
Some beautifully crafted gifts.
Some beautifully crafted gifts.
Written March 10, 2013
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MariaBarbosa
Lisbon, Portugal1,006 contributions
This modern, interactive museum is located in the beautiful area of Belém in a building right next to the gates of the Palace of Belem which is the official residence of the President of the Republic. The collection is composed with gifts from other representative of State such as presidents, kings. But it is not only this, it is possible to symbols of the republique.
Written August 21, 2012
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dorinasebe
Bucharest, Romania
Which is the program for a visit of the Palace and the garden and how much does it cost?
Written July 9, 2016
Boa tarde. Gostaria de saber qual o preço da entrada para visitar o museu. Obrigada pela atenção.
Written March 31, 2016
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