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HellyWelly93 wrote a review Jul 2019
Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom878 contributions189 helpful votes
This building is massive!! Some of it is fenced off, but I believe you can get closer. Its worth walking by to get some pictures.
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Date of experience: June 2019
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This building is full of grandeur as befits its use It was a former monastery. Best going when the guards change. Don't seem to have yours but well worth seeing.
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Date of experience: July 2019
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This building is where the Portuguese Parliament meets and it also has office facilities nearby, including for the Prime Minister and President.
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Date of experience: May 2019
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Set in the tremendous former Monastery of St. Benedict, it has a breathtaking profile when viewed to its full extent. Gleaming whiteness against the deep sky azure was a fabulous sight. After the expulsion of monks and religious orders from the country, the Parliament moved in. Over time the building was renovated to suit its new role, giving us the magnificent edifice we admire today. Neo-Classical in style, it comprises a grand portico and a pediment adored with beautifully carved figures exemplifying classical themes.…
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Date of experience: March 2019
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While this is a lovely building, there's very little to do in it, as tours were not available (again) during our visit.
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Date of experience: May 2018
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