Render Solene da Guarda ao Palácio de Belém - 17 February 2008

Render Solene da Guarda ao Palácio de Belém - the parade at the Presidential Palace takes place once a month (the 3rd Sunday of each month, at 11am). I got to see it by chance as I was going to the see the exhibition organized at Palacio da Ajuda - the Hermitage Collections - it was a rainy day and everybody had to stay in line for more than expected. The parade in itself is very nice and the music is very dynamic and beautiful - so if you get there by chance, don't miss it. Don't forget to look a the horses - they have their manes extremely beautifuly braided.