Ajuda is a parish located in the western part of Lisbon, bordered by the parishes of Belém to the west and south, Alcântara to the east and Benfica to the north.
Ajuda area is largely residential but also serves as a tourist hotspot, primarily because it is home to the Ajuda National Palace.
Ajuda neighborhoods are primarily defined by its eponymous core area around the palace, which features narrow streets and historic architecture. The primary feature of this neighborhood is the Ajuda National Palace, a key historical monument and museum that attracts numerous visitors.