Ajuda Palace, South Europe tourist destination


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Ajuda Palace
	Situated in Southwestern Europe, Portugal or the Portuguese Republic (as it is officially known) is a country on the Iberian peninsula and is the westernmost country of mainland Europe. Portugal has got a unique geographical location and shares its borders with Spain in North and East. On its West and South is the Atlantic Ocean. Azores and Madeira, major Atlantic archipelagos are also part of Portugal. Since 1986, Portugal has gone through modernization several times and now the country has got a stable environment and a healthy economy. Thanks to former and present ruling government, reforms have been made in Portugal seriously and privatization of several state-owned firms was one of the major part of the reformation in Portugal. At present Portugal is one of the most economically strong countries in Southern Europe and the country has got several large and medium scale industries that contribute largely in its economy. The Ajuda Palace was designed to be the residence of the royal family in Brazil. The palace was not completed because of the Napoleonic invasion. Because of this invasion the royal family was sent to exile. Though the Ajuda palace was not completed, this building is considered as one of the most romantic buildings in Portugal.

The Ajuda Palace is famous for its furnitures, tapestries, statues, paintings and other things. All this things fill the interior of the palace. The huge wealth of various items is actually the proof of the fact that diamonds were discovered in Portugal and formed an important source of revenue for the royal people. The ceiling of the winter garden and the music room were a gift from the Viceroy of Egypt and the Ch'ien period respectively. Other famous things of the palace are kept in the Throne Room and the dining room. There are various crystal chandeliers, chairs which are covered with silk, and a lot more things. All these attracts a large number of people.

The Ajuda Palace also has 23 marble statues at the main entrance. They remind of generosity and gratitude. There is also a monument which is dedicated to the King Carlos. The palace also has a church tower which is the only remains of the Church of Nossa Senhora Da Ajuda. This church was demolished.
Once you visit, Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, you must visit this palace. You can reach this place with the help of Tram 18. The palace remains open for the common people from 10am to 5pm but the palace remains closed on Wednesday.