Constituição politica da Monarchia portugueza

Travel back to the mid‑19th century and hear the formal proclamation that defined Portugal’s monarchy. This audio presents the original Constitution issued by Queen Maria II, outlining the state’s structure, territories, and guiding principles.

The text begins by defining the Portuguese nation as a political union and lists its extensive domains—from the Iberian provinces to African holdings like Angola and Mozambique, and Asian outposts such as Macau and Timor. It then declares Catholicism as the official religion and confirms a hereditary‑representative monarchy under the House of Braganza. Further articles describe who qualifies as a citizen, the ways citizenship can be lost, and enumerate fundamental liberties, including freedom of the press, peaceful assembly, and the inviolability of the home.

Listening to this historic proclamation offers a clear view of an empire’s self‑conception and its legal framework, presented in a measured, accessible cadence that brings 19th‑century governance to life.