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Changing of the Guard and Charanga, 

Belem, Portugal

 
01 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010  

On the third Sunday of each month at 1100, tourists congregate to watch the ceremonial Changing of the Republican Guard in front of the Presidential Palace in Belem just outside Lisbon city centre. With cameras at the ready, tourists also gather to watch the Charanga which sees 28 horsemen from the Cavalry Regiment riding pure-bred Lusitano horses as they perform ceremonial military marches. The ritual dates back to 1910 and the end of the Portuguese monarchy.

Times
The event begins at 1100.


Spectacle  History 


Where?

Garden of Viera Portuense

Belem

Getting There

Road: Belem is 7km (4 miles) west of Lisbon city centre on the banks of the river Tagus.

How Much?

Free.

For More Information

Lisbon Tourist Association

15 Rua do Arsenal
Lisbon
1100-038
Portugal

Tel +351 21 312 700.
Email 

Website  www.atl-turismolisboa.pt

Future Events

01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011

Where
As above

More Information
As above


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