Palace of Queluz
Palácio Nacional de Queluz · Queluz e Belas
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Palácio Nacional de Queluz, a place often described as the 'Portuguese Versailles.' Located just fifteen kilometers from the center of Lisbon, this palace is one of the most extraordinary examples of the harmonious…
Listen in the app2The Throne Room — Sa-la do Tro-no
We enter first the Sala do Trono, or the Throne Room, also known as the 'Casa Grande.' This is the main ceremonial hall of the palace and is a breathtaking example of the Regency-Rococo style. Its construction began in seventeen…
Listen in the app3The Music Room — Sa-la da Mu-zi-ka
Next, we visit the Sala da Música, or the Music Room, also known as the Room of Serenades. Completed in seventeen fifty-nine, this is one of the oldest rooms in the palace and is decorated in the same Regency-Rococo style, with…
Listen in the app4The Ambassadors' Room — Sa-la dos Em-bay-sha-dor-es
The Sala dos Embaixadores, or Ambassadors' Room, is another space of immense luxury that rivals the Throne Room. Originally known as the Room of Columns, it was used by the Prince Regent for hand-kissing ceremonies and audiences…
Listen in the app5The Dom Quixote Room — Sa-la de Dom Kee-sho-te
We now enter the Dom Quixote Room, perhaps the most famous private chamber in the palace. Despite being square, the room creates the illusion of a circular space through the strategic placement of eight columns that cut the…
Listen in the app6The Royal Chapel — Ka-peh-la Re-al
The Royal Chapel was one of the first spaces constructed at Queluz, designed by the first architect of the palace, Mateus Vicente de Oliveira. It features a single nave and an octagonal main chapel, with a dome clad on the…
Listen in the app7The Tiled Canal — Ka-nal dos A-zu-lay-zhos
Stepping out into the gardens, we find one of Queluz's most unique and 'impressive' features: the Canal dos Azulejos, or the Tiled Canal. Stretching one hundred and fifteen meters from north to south, this canal runs along the…
Listen in the app8The Neptune and Malta Gardens — Jar-deen-ns
The gardens of Queluz are extensive and laid out at several heights, offering a 'charming French air.' The closest parts to the palace are the two upper gardens, separated by large stone walls. The Garden of Malta, located in…
Listen in the app9Final Reflections
As we conclude our tour of the Palácio Nacional de Queluz, take a final look back at the 'magnificent national monument.' We have seen the 'opulence of the Throne Room,' the 'intimacy of the Music Room,' and the 'poignant history…
Listen in the app10Closing
The National Palace of Queluz stands as a silent witness to the rise and fall of the Braganza dynasty's life in Portugal. From its humble beginnings as a country house to its transformation into a Rococo masterpiece, it has…
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What is Palace of Queluz?
Palace of Queluz is a place in Queluz e Belas with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Queluz e Belas |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.7504, -9.2582 |
| Last updated |
