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3 . Jardim Botânico
Tropical
Exotic plants and
trees gathered from
Portugal’s former
colonies fill these BelÉm
peaceful gardens,
which were once part
of the Palácio de Belém. Tejo
locator map
See lisbon Street Finder maps 1 & 2

Antiga Confeitaria de Belém, a
19th-century café, sells pastéis de Belém,
rich custard in a flaky pastry cup.

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1 Palácio de Belém
Also known as the Palácio Cor de Rosa
(pink palace) because of its faded pink
façade, the former royal palace is the
residence of the Portuguese president.
It also houses the Museu da Presidência
da República.
2 Museu Nacional
dos Coches (see p66)

Praça Afonso de
Albuquerque
is named after the first
Portuguese Viceroy of
India. A Neo-
Manueline column in
the centre bears his
Rua Vieira Portuense runs along a small park. Its statue, with scenes
colourful 16th- and 17th-century houses contrast from his life carved
with the typically imposing buildings in Belém. on the base.

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