Palace of Necessidades, Lisbon and King Manuel II
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Palace of Necessidades, Lisbon and King Manuel II
Palace of Necessidades (Palacio das Necessidades) in the Largo do Rilvas, a public square in Lisbon, Portugal. On 5th October 1910, during the Republican Revolution, the palace, because it was the official residence of the King, Manuel II (pictured in the inset), was shelled by the cruiser Adamastor, one of the ships stationed in the Tagus River. The salvoes caused some damage to the Palace, and one of the bomblets even reached the kings private quarters on the first floor. Date: circa 1910
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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In this evocative photograph, the Palace of Necessidades (Palácio das Necessidades) in Lisbon, Portugal, stands proudly against the backdrop of Largo do Rivras, a public square. The Palace, which was the official residence of King Manuel II of Portugal, exudes an air of grandeur and history. However, this tranquil scene was disrupted on October 5, 1910, during the Republican Revolution. The Palace, named for its beautiful gardens, was a favorite residence of the Portuguese monarchy for centuries. But on this fateful day, the tranquility was shattered when the cruiser Adamastor, one of the ships stationed in the Tagus River, shelled the Palace. The salvoes caused significant damage to the building, and one of the bomblets even reached the King's private quarters on the first floor. King Manuel II, who is depicted in the inset of the photograph, was a beloved monarch who ruled Portugal from 1908 until his abdication on February 5, 1910. However, the political climate in Portugal had been volatile for some time, and the people were growing increasingly discontent with the monarchy. The Republican Revolution, which began on October 4, 1910, was the culmination of years of unrest. The shelling of the Palace of Necessidades was a turning point in the Revolution. It marked the end of the monarchy and the beginning of the First Portuguese Republic. The Palace, which had been a symbol of royal power and opulence, was now a reminder of a bygone era. Today, it stands as a testament to Portugal's rich history and the political upheaval that shaped its future. This photograph, with its poignant backstory, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Portuguese history. It serves as a reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between monarchy and the people, and the enduring power of historical events to shape our collective memory.
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