# São Bento Palace

Lisbon, Portugal

The seat of Portugal's parliament, housed in a former Benedictine monastery founded in 1598. A grand neoclassical facade, columned portico and monumental staircase were added after 1834, when the dissolved convent became the home of national politics.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for São Bento Palace, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 38.7125, -9.15361

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