front and partial view the facade bento palace where seats portuguese parliament assembleia rep blica

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Front and partial view of the facade of S. Bento Palace, where seats the Portuguese Parliament, Assembleia da RepÃÂºblica

Front and partial view of the facade of S. Bento Palace, in Lisbon, where seats the Portuguese Parliament, Assembleia da RepÃÂºblica. It was built at the end of 16th century by architect Baltazar ÃÂlvares as a Benidictine monastery in neoclassic style. It was adapted to work as the Portuguese Parliament since 1834.