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Palace of Queluz

A pink Rococo palace with formal gardens and a tiled canal, on the way between Lisbon and Sintra.

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Open
Every day
Price
Paid
Time Needed
2 hours
Address
Largo Palácio de Queluz, 2745-191 QueluzDirections
Getting There
Queluz-Belas station on the Lisbon–Sintra line, then a 15-minute walk.

Why Go

Begun in 1747 as a summer retreat for the future King Peter III, Queluz is often called the Portuguese Versailles. Its mirrored throne room and the garden canal lined with blue and white tiles are the highlights.

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