Bemposta Palace

Palace of Bemposta
Palácio da Bemposta
Location of the Palace of Bemposta within the municipality of Lisbon
General information
Type	Palace
Architectural style	Neoclassical
Location	Pena
Country	Portugal
Coordinates	38°43′24.58″N 9°8′17.46″W / 38.7234944°N 9.1381833°W / 38.7234944; -9.1381833
Opened	c. 1693
Owner	Portuguese Republic
Technical details
Material	Marble
Design and construction
Architect(s)	João Antunes

The Bemposta Palace (Palácio da Bemposta), also known as the Paço da Rainha (Queen's Palace), is a neoclassical palace in the area of Bemposta, now the civil parish of Pena, in Lisbon. It was originally built for Queen Dowager Catherine of Braganza on her return from London to Lisbon and served for many years as her residence. It was then transferred to the Casa do Infantado (the property of the younger son of the King of Portugal), before becoming the residence of John VI of Portugal until his death. After Queen Maria II of Portugal transferred its title to the Army, it became the Portuguese Military Academy.