Visit the National Palace of Ajuda, the former residence of Portugal's royal family from the reign of King Luís I until the monarchy ended in 1910. Walk through preserved 19th-century interiors and see collections of decorative arts, royal furnishings and ceremonial spaces. Explore rooms such as the Throne Room, Audience Room and Marble Room, an alabaster-lined winter garden once used for family dinners.

• Walk through preserved 19th-century interiors and see collections of decorative arts, royal furnishings and ceremonial spaces.
• Explore rooms such as the Throne Room, Audience Room and Marble Room, an alabaster-lined winter garden once used for family dinners.

Know before you go

• Children under 13 years old are free of charge and must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Residents of Portugal can enter for free with a valid Citizen Card.
• Reduced-price senior tickets for visitors aged 65+ can be purchased on site.
• The palace has an access ramp and lift for visitors with reduced mobility, and two wheelchairs are available for use.
• Lockers and a cloakroom are available for belongings; helmets, umbrellas and similar items are not permitted inside the museum.
• Flash photography, selfie sticks, tripods and other stabilising devices are not permitted.
• Eating, drinking and smoking are prohibited throughout the museum route.
• Last admission is 45 minutes before closing time.