In the aftermath of the Lisbon earthquake on November 1, 1755, which destroyed the royal palace, King Joseph I of Portugal took up residence in a huge complex of tents and barracks in Ajuda, on the outskirts of the city.
Efter Lissabonjordskælvet i 1755, som ødelagde kongepaladset, forlagde kong Josef 1. af Portugal residensen til et stort kompleks af telte og barakker i Ajuda i udkanten af byen.